Terrorism: Disclosure of Information
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what rights individuals have to be informed if they (a) are and (b) have been the target of a terrorist organisation; and under what circumstances her Department discloses intelligence relating to such threats.
Answered by Dan Jarvis
The Government takes the safety and security of individuals in the United Kingdom very seriously.
There is no general or statutory right for individuals to be informed that they are, or have been, the target of a terrorist organisation. Decisions on whether to provide information or advice are made on a case-by-case basis, informed by the nature of the threat and operational considerations.
Where appropriate, and where it is assessed that an individual may be at heightened risk, the police and other relevant authorities may provide protective security advice and other support.
We must balance the protection of individuals with the need to safeguard sensitive intelligence and ongoing operations.
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