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Written question asked by Bob Blackman (Conservative) on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Police: Counter-terrorism

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance is issued to police forces on routing reports received via 101 that may relate to hostile state activity to officers with counter-state-threats expertise; and what steps she is taking to ensure consistency in that routing across all forces.

Answer

The Government is committed to ensuring that individuals who may be victims of transnational repression (TNR) can report concerns with confidence, and that those reports are handled effectively across policing. While it would not be appropriate to comment on individual security arrangements, support is always threat‑led and tailored to the specific circumstances of each case.

Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) is embedding a national reporting model to ensure that cases indicating potential foreign state involvement are identified and escalated to specialist teams. This is supported by training and guidance available to all forces, including call handlers, to recognise indicators of TNR.

Our understanding of TNR is informed by multiple sources, including engagement with victims and civil society (which continues at ministerial and official level), to ensure policy remains evidence led and proportionate.

The Government, in consultation with CTP, has assessed that existing reporting channels, including 101 and 999, are well established, operate 24/7, and allow for effective triage by trained professionals with onward referral to specialist teams. Language support, including translation services, is embedded within these mechanisms, and work is ongoing to ensure interpreters can support the accurate identification of TNR cases.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9544
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Counter-terrorism Police
Link
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