Twenty years after the terrorist attacks in LondonInterior Minister Yvet Cooper points out that Islamic and far -right extremism are still the most important threats to the United Kingdom.

The anniversary of her attacks July 7, 2005 It brings back to the memory of the citizens the shocking moments that shocked the British capital. That morning on Thursday, before it was 9, three of the four explosions had already occurred at subway stations – Aldgate, Edgware Road and Russell Square – but also on a two -storey bus at Tavistock Square. The tragic account included 52 dead and 770 injuredin one of the most murderous attacks in the country’s history.

The time coincidence of the attacks, just a day after the announcement that London would host the 2012 Olympics, has worsened the climate of insecurity. In the narratives of those who survived, who are now returning to the British media, the image of a chaos is dominated and the sense of life hanging on a thread.

The increased British concern about terrorism

In the face of the black anniversary, Yvet Cooper, responsible for internal security, is proceeding with a sober assessment of the dangers that still concern the country. As he points out, “Islamic extremist terrorism remains the greatest threat, followed by far -right extremist terrorism”. At the same time, there are dangers of “enemy states, serious organized crime, cyber criminals and the rapid spread of online radicalization”.

These fears are also reflected in public opinion. According to a recent analysis by Yougov, the concern for terrorist attacks is increasing: 54% of Britons now believe that the possibility of a terrorist attack is high, increased compared to 38% recorded two years ago.

Sweeping legislative changes to prevent attacks

The government’s response to the new challenges is also reflected in the legislative field. In April, the young man was approved “Terrorism (Protection of Premises) ACT 2025“, With the aim of preventing and minimizing the consequences of possible terrorist attacks. The law now obliges all 200 -person manifestations to have an appropriate treatment plan, while for more crowded facilities with more than 800 people become compulsory additional measures, such as the use of CCTVs, strict controls of personal items and vehicles.

It is characteristic that this law is known as ‘Martin’s Law’in honor of 29 -year -old Martin Het who lost his life in the terrorist attack on Manchester Arena in 2017 at the Ariamana Grande concert. His mother, Figen Murrey, pioneered efforts to establish stricter provisions so that such tragedies would not be repeated.