Terrorism: Victims
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of (a) the potential merits of establishing a National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism in the UK and (b) the length of time it would take to establish such a commemorative day.
Answered by Dan Jarvis
This Government is committed to supporting victims and survivors of terrorism and understands that recognition and remembrance is an important part of their recovery.
There is currently no single focal point for the nation to come together in reflection and remembrance of those sadly lost and impacted by terrorism.
That is why, on Wednesday 19 March 2025, the Government launched a 12-week public consultation on a National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism, helping the country to remember and honour those who have been tragically killed or impacted by terrorism.
The consultation invites the public, including those affected by terrorism, to share their views around introducing a National Day, and ways it could be commemorated.
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