Is the UK really any safer 20 years on from 7/7?
Published: 7/6/2025

Twenty years on from the 7/7 London bombings, the UK's counter-terrorism operations have significantly evolved, with improved surveillance tools and powers. Despite past failures in identifying threats, authorities have enhanced intelligence-sharing and implemented preventive measures to counter complex terrorism threats. Initiatives like Martyn's Law for venue security and preventive programs like Prevent aim to protect against radicalization and violence. Today, the UK's counter-terrorism network faces diverse threats, adapting to combat evolving challenges while balancing civil liberties and security concerns.