Terror arrests increase by 70 percent

The UK faces an unprecedented terror threat, with increased roadblocks and officers to prevent attacks like those in London and Manchester. Terrorism arrests have surged, with a significant rise in international and domestic terror-related arrests. The military campaign against ISIS has influenced this increase, as the group encourages basic attack methods. Despite the rise in far-right arrests, Islamist extremism remains the main threat. Local crime investigations suffer due to resource allocation to anti-terror efforts, and less than a third of terror arrests lead to prosecution, highlighting the complexity of gathering evidence.

What measures have been implemented in the UK to address the increased terror threat?

• Decreasing the number of terrorism arrests

• Implementing temporary roadblocks and increasing officers

• Reducing police presence in cities

• Focusing solely on domestic terrorism

What has contributed to the shift in momentum of terror activities in the UK?

• A reduction in domestic terror threats

• Military campaigns against ISIS in Syria and Iraq

• The end of ISIS influence in Europe

• A decrease in international military campaigns

How has the approach of groups like ISIS changed in terms of attack methodology?

• They have become more complex and difficult to execute

• They require significant resources and planning

• They are advocating for basic and easily executable attacks

• They have stopped advocating for attacks in Europe

What impact has the focus on anti-terrorism had on local crime investigations?

• Local crime investigations have improved significantly

• Local crime is being investigated more thoroughly

• Local crime investigations are not being conducted properly

• There is no impact on local crime investigations

What percentage of terrorist arrests result in prosecution, indicating the complexities involved?

• More than 50%

• Less than 1/3

• About 75%

• Almost all arrests