Counter Terror Expo

Counter Terror Expo 29-30 April 2014, Olympia, London is the premier international event delivering buyers and specifiers from across the world within Government, Military, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Critical National Infrastructure, Private Sector and the Security Services.

In one of his latest articles, 'The Evolving Security Situation in Northern Ireland' by internationally acclaimed author, counter terrorism consultant and CTX conference speaker, Dr Dave Sloggett, discussing his latest visit to Northern Ireland to take stock of the security situation on the ground. His assessment of the situation shows that the situation is balanced on a fine edge and could evolve in a number of ways that would fundamentally change the security landscape in the United Kingdom.

"This situation in Northern Ireland is clearly on a tipping point at this moment in time. It could evolve in a number of ways. Increased disruption activity by the Police Service in Northern Ireland is one pathway that might provide some temporary respite."

"If the situation were to deteriorate further the Government in Westminster may have to consider increasing the threat to the mainland from dissident republican terrorism from Moderate to Substantial."

"That would give the dissidents a publicity coup and may also create additional support for their activities. That is something the authorities in Whitehall are almost duty bound to avoid. Their room for manoeuvre is equally narrow."

"As delegates gather in London at Olympia for CTX 2014 the potential for the breakdown of the increasing stable situation that has prevailed in Northern Ireland will be a key topic for discussion and debate."

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