Join our expert panel for an evening of discussion about the role of the army in security at home.
Over the past six months the army has played a visible role in UK security. Operation Temperer saw 5,000 troops deployed on the streets to support the police and security services.
Our panel of experts will discuss the impact of the army’s presence on the streets of the UK. Do they make us feel safer? Was their deployment a panicked response? What else can the army do to protect security at home?
Panel
Deborah Haynes: Defence editor at The Times Mark Castle: CEO Victim Support Professor Andrew Silke: Head of Criminology, University of East London Chantelle Taylor: Advisor in security and tactical medicine.
Britain's civil authorities have often relied on the Army's help at times of emergency. This assistance has ranged from supporting national events to helping resolve crises and protecting against domestic threats.
Throughout its long history, the British Army has relied on part-time soldiers to support its operations, guard Britain's shores and maintain law and order.