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Recommendation 3
3
Deferred
Publish the CPS's new media protocol promptly and ensure shared understanding with partners.
Recommendation
Notwithstanding potential changes to contempt of court laws, we recommend that the CPS publish its new media protocol as soon as possible and keep this updated at least every five years or earlier if there is a significant change 33 to the media landscape. It should also work with partner organisations in the police and media to ensure there is a clear shared understanding of its interpretation and use. (Recommendation, Paragraph 17) Policing response to disorder
Government Response Summary
The government response discusses the Home Office's ongoing use of open-source material and plans to strengthen this capability, noting that specific proposals and financial investment are still under consideration and decisions have not yet been taken. It does not address the recommendation regarding the CPS publishing a new media protocol.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
The Home Office and its Agencies has and continues to use open-source material to good effect to support a range of missions. This has included support to tackle illegal migration operations and associated organised crime along with support to crisis management response. We have considered plans to strengthen this capability to protect the public and this includes consideration of a range of options including a more centralised approach. We have worked both internally with partners and the tech sector on specific proposals which will require financial investment. Decisions have not been taken on the form that stronger open source capability may take and proposals will continue to be considered. All options are being considered to ensure that government has the appropriate information to fulfil our public duties, and we will always consider maximising effectiveness and efficiency by bringing capabilities and people together.