{"value":{"id":518513,"memberId":4538,"member":null,"memberRole":"The Advocate General for Scotland","uin":"HLWS694","dateMade":"2016-05-11T00:00:00","answeringBodyId":1,"answeringBodyName":"Home Office","title":"Northern Ireland","text":"<p>My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:</p><p>The Security Service, MI5, has increased the threat level to Great Britain from Northern Ireland-related terrorism from MODERATE to SUBSTANTIAL. This means that a terrorist attack is a strong possibility and reflects the continuing threat from Dissident Republican activity.</p><p>As a result of this change, we are working closely with the police and other relevant authorities to ensure appropriate security measures are in place.</p><p>The threat level to the UK from international terrorism remains unchanged at SEVERE, which means that an attack is highly likely. The threat level to Northern Ireland from Northern Ireland-related terrorism also remains unchanged at SEVERE.</p><p>The public should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police.</p>","house":"Lords","noticeNumber":0,"hasAttachments":false,"hasLinkedStatements":true,"linkedStatements":[{"linkedStatementId":518508,"linkType":"JointStatement","linkDate":"2016-05-11T00:00:00"}],"attachments":[]},"links":[{"rel":"self","href":"/Statements/518513","method":"GET"}]}