The Scientific Response to Terrorism: Report, together with formal minutes

Download or read book The Scientific Response to Terrorism: Report, together with formal minutes written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Science and Technology Committee and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The report examines how science and technology is used in countermeasures to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) devices employed by terrorists. Areas of good practice are pointed out, for example the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's (ODPM's) New Dimension programme of procurement for the Fire Service, but there has been very little new investment in long-term research and development in this field, for instance, the lack of emphasis on scientific research in the Home Office. The Committee proposes a Centre for Home Defence, under the Home Office, to develop technologies for civilian use. The surveillance of dangerous chemicals and pathogens, both nationally and internationally, is a matter or concern. The Government has also imposed an unnecessary and counterproductive level of secrecy surrounding its counter-terrorism research.