Following the terrorist attacks of July 2005, the 'Together Against Terror?' community conference was organised by the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) on 12 December 2005 at Central Hall Westminster. The aim was to enable Londoners to communicate to the Met their considerations and concerns about policing the terrorist threat.

The Metropolitan Police Authority is now continuing the work started by the conference with a number of opportunities to enable various members of the London community to express their views about counter-terrorism policing to a panel of MPA members.

Toby Harris, chair of the panel and member with special responsibility for counter-terrorism, said: "Communities must be involved fully in the fight against terrorism. This should be the golden thread that runs through the response of the police and other agencies. Effective resilience against terrorism can only be achieved with community support and engagement. This help and support from our communities is essential if the police and security services are to be effective in dealing with the threat of terrorism.”

The consultation event for businesses will take place on Thursday 6 July.

•Date: 23rd June 2006• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: Terrorism
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