Posted on 06/30/2008 9:22:10 PM PDT by blam
Britain facing terrorist threat until 2038, former top cop warns
By Christopher Hope, Home Affairs Editor
Last Updated: 12:38AM BST 01/07/2008
Britain will be vulnerable to terrorist attack for another three decades, a major report will warn today. Tory leader David Cameron will today unveil the study from Lord Stevens of Kirkwelpington which will criticise the Government for a "lack of a clear border security strategy".
Lord Stevens, who as Sir John Stevens was the Metropolitan Police Commissioner between 2000 and 2005, is also international Security Advisor to the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown.
Lord Stevens: 'lack of a clear border security strategy'
His report, which was commissioned by the Conservatives, will say there is "no indication that the [terrorist] threat level will reduce significantly" for "at least 20 to 30 years".
He warns that there is a lack of top level communication between agencies. "The lack of a clear border security strategy has resulted in a situation where agencies are unaware of where their shared priorities lie," he says.
"This has resulted in key duties not being carried out, resources not properly allocated, organisations not working together as they should and focus being placed on narrow border control issues, specific to each agency and not the overall border security picture of the UK."
Lord Stevens' report "Border Protection Service for the UK: Policy Proposals" highlights some of the threats to the UK's border security, including fears that it is now easier to enter the UK's airspace by light aircraft.
There are many small airfields within easy flying distance of continental Europe, thereby facilitating the movement of people or illicit goods, it says.
There are an estimated 8,500 private aircraft and up to 500 "landing sites'' in Britain. However, there is no formal vetting from security authorities
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so 2039 should be a banner year then!
...2038...hey goofball, try infinity, those who hate Christianity, democracy, freedom et al NEVER stop once they get started...
See middle east history since oh I don’t know since forever...
So that's when Britain surrenders. Good to know.
Yeah...based on the headline, I was wondering what was going to happen in 2038!? I think you have it correct.
There is also little security along the coast, even the English Channel.
Nah, that’s a projection of when the Muslims will be in the majority, and on the advice of his commons King Charles III converts to Islam and announces the Government’s sweeping plan to replace common law with sharia.
Boy, say that one three times quickly. No wonder the Brits talk slow.
Speak slowly, I mean.... ;-)
So what then? The Country will be 100% muzzie, and peace will reign? I don’t think so. The muzzie is a perpetual jihadist.
solid...better take a trip to jolly ole’ England now then...
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