Consider Commission for Countering Extremism report
In 2021, the Commission for Countering Extremism published a report entitled Operating with Impunity. Hateful Extremism: The Need for a Legal Framework. I recommend that the Home Office consider and respond to this document as a matter of urgency.
How was this assessed?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedHome Secretary Suella Braverman made a statement to Parliament on 6 March 2023 following publication of Volume 3 on 2 March 2023. She stated: 'We will carefully consider the report's findings and recommendations in full' and committed to ensuring 'that we learn the lessons from this tragic incident, and improve our operational responses.' The government subsequently published a recommendations tracking dashboard and is implementing recommendations through legislative and operational measures including the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act (Martyn's Law). No formal per-recommendation written response has been published.
Progress Timeline
Government progress update: The Counter-Extremism sprint has concluded and the Commission for Countering Extremism's report helped inform its findings and the recommendations which are being considered. The Government values the input from independent advisors and we will continue to work closely with the Commission as we determine our approach moving forwards. This action is now complete.
Published Evidence
Published assessments of implementation progress from inspectorates, select committees, official progress reports, and other sources. Check the source type badge to see whether each assessment is independent or government self-reported.
Government published formal Manchester Arena Inquiry recommendations dashboard on GOV.UK (14 November 2025) tracking all 149 recommendations with implementation progress updates.
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent 3 April 2025. Creates two tiers: Standard Duty (200-799 capacity) and Enhanced Duty (800+). SIA will be regulator. Not yet in force -- at least 24 months before enforcement (expected April 2027).
NPCC, Counter Terrorism Policing and College of Policing provided comprehensive updates to Sir John Saunders demonstrating "continued drive to improve collective response to terrorist incidents."
View detailed findings
Representatives working with UK Intelligence Community to address closed Volume Three recommendations. Cross-government monitoring ongoing.