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COUNTER TERROR BUSINESS 35
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Stopping terror, but allowing wicked ideologies?
It was interesting to hear former counter terror chief Mark Rowley speaking recently about the growth of domestic terrorist groups in the UK who promote ‘a violent and wicked ideology’.
Rowley, who won the inaugural Outstanding Contribution to Counter Terrorism at the Counter Terror Awards last year, urged politicians and the media not to underestimate the threat of domestic extreme rightwing groups, whose ‘aggressive intolerance’ could enter ‘mainstream political debate’ unless more action is taken to stop the scope of such groups getting stronger.
In this light, it is fascinating to read Philip Ingram’s thoughts ahead of November’s International Security Expo, in which he discusses the success of security services this year in stopping potential terror attacks, but also how easily we overlook the number and frequency of attacks in Northern Ireland.
As Ingram suggests, if this was happening on the UK mainland then it is highly likely that the Prime Minister would be chairing COBR meetings on a daily basis and the Metropolitan Police Commander Cressida Dick would be permanently on our television news screens.
Read more of Ingram’s thoughts and our preview to the International Security Expo on page 45.
Michael Lyons, editor
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