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Written question asked by Rupert Lowe (Restore Britain) on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 September 2026. It was answered by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Thursday, 10 September 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Victim Support Schemes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what formal arrangements, protocols and guidance exist between the Research Information and Communications Unit, Counter Terrorism Policing, police communications teams and Victim Liaison Officers; and if she will publish any such documents.

Answer

RICU provides analysis on terrorist use of propaganda and exploitation of the internet to inform the UK’s counter-terrorism system. All activity complies with relevant legislation. RICU works with range of partners across HMG to support the wider counter-terrorism mission, including Counter Terrorism Policing and relevant police teams.

No formal arrangements, protocols or guidance exists between RICU, Counter Terrorism Policing, police communications teams and Victim Liaison Officers.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26779
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Staff Counter-terrorism Cooperation Police Victim support schemes Research, Information and Communications Unit
Link
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