Threat level lowered to Severe: Statement from the Home Secretary
4th July 2007
Statement from Home Secretary Jacqui Smith
'Today (Wednesday) the Joint Terrorism and Analysis Centre (JTAC)
changed the national Threat Level from Critical to Severe. There is no
intelligence to suggest that an attack is expected imminently.
'However, the reduction of the Threat Level to Severe does not mean the
overall threat has gone away - there remains a serious and real threat
against the United Kingdom and I would again ask that the public remain
vigilant.
'The decision to change the Threat Level is made by JTAC based on the
very latest intelligence, considering factors such as capability, intent
and timescale. As I said on Saturday, the threat level is kept under
constant review.'
