NaCTSO POWERPLAN UK National Counter Terrorism Security Office Peter Bennett The Role of Law Enforcement in the Prevention of and Preparedness for Biological Threats Posed by non-State Actors – The UK Approach

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NaCTSO POWERPLAN Origin of NaCTSO and CTSAs USA 2001 Anthrax Sent to media in Florida Exposed postal workers in Washington and New York – facilities still shut down

NaCTSO POWERPLAN Core CTSA Responsibilities Protection of the UK Critical National Infrastructure Protection of Hazardous Sites and Dangerous Substances Protection of Crowded Places

NaCTSO POWERPLAN Core Activities – Pathogens and Toxins Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001

NaCTSO POWERPLAN ATCSA – Sections to Part 7 S 59 – Duty to notify Secretary of State of intention to hold Schedule 5 substances S 60 – Information about security of and access to Schedule 5 substances S 61 – Information about who has access S 62 – Directions requiring security measures

NaCTSO POWERPLAN ATCSA – sections to Part 7 S 65 – Powers of Entry (Constable) S 67 - Offences S 75 – Power to extend Part 7 to include animal and plant pathogens, pests and toxic chemicals

NaCTSO POWERPLAN Schedule 5

NaCTSO POWERPLAN Schedule 5 Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP) Viruses Rickettsiae Bacteria Fungi Toxins Review (2007 Specified Animal Pathogens Order)

NaCTSO POWERPLAN Application of Security Measures Classification of Schedule 5 substances based upon their pathogenicity/toxicity undertaken by ACDP in consultation with NaCTSO and UK Health and Safety Executive Arranged accordingly into Hazard Groups

NaCTSO POWERPLAN Application of Security Measures NaCTSO development of security matrix Specific security standards required No specific products Layered approach commensurate with threat – three ‘D’s Consistent application Independent testing body

NaCTSO POWERPLAN In Summary Legal basis for compliance National training programme Agreed national security standards National network of specialist advisers Consistent approach to advice Collaborative partnerships Options to raise security with threat Option to review list

NaCTSO POWERPLAN Thank –you Any questions? Peter Bennett UK National Counter Terrorism Security Office P.O. Box 849 London SW1P 1XD