Action cards for emergency services in Major Incidents
The Home Office, His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services, the College of Policing, the Fire Service College and the National Ambulance Resilience Unit should oversee the development and implementation of action cards for the police, fire and rescue service, and ambulance service for use in a Major Incident.
How was this assessed?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedThe Home Secretary made a written statement to Parliament on 3 November 2022 following publication of Volume 2, acknowledging the findings on emergency response failures and stating the government would work with emergency services to implement improvements. The response committed to reviewing interoperability arrangements between emergency services and strengthening joint training and exercising protocols for major incidents.
Progress Timeline
As part of the review of the Marauding Terrorist Attack (MTA) Joint Operating Principles (JOPS) action cards were given to all forces and services for the implementation of an MTA response. These cards are contained within control rooms around the country and serve as a checklist for actions in a high stress, high dynamic incident such as an MTA. Testing of these plans continue as part of the JESIP Programme with assurance a key part of ensuring these continue to be fit for purpose.
As part of the review of the Marauding Terrorist Attack (MTA) Joint Operating Principles (JOPS) action cards were given to all forces and services for the implementation of an MTA response. These cards are contained within control rooms around the country and serve as a checklist for actions in a high stress, high dynamic incident such as an MTA. Testing of these plans continue as part of the JESIP Programme with assurance a key part of ensuring these continue to be fit for purpose.
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).
JESIP Joint Doctrine updated to v3.1 (April 2024) following inquiry findings on interoperability failures. Operation Plato reformed to cover all terrorist attack types, not just firearms. Emphasis extended beyond command-level to frontline responders.
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.