Counter-terrorism in the United KingdomThe United Kingdom stands out from the world for its distinctive counter-terrorism policy, which gives the government broad powers to arrest, detain and supervise those believed to be potential terrorists beyond that which many other countries deem appropriate (Feikert & Doyle 2). The UK's terrorism legislation is the product of a policy that has evolved over time following attacks on the UK itself and global events that highlight the need for protection. The government has developed a thorough policy in response to terrorism, as well as preventative measures in an attempt to prevent such events from happening again in the future. However, according to citizens and global critics, some measures taken by the government violate individual freedoms and privacy. Although the safety of citizens is the main reason for this policy, some people felt discriminated against in their own country. While the UK's counter-terrorism policy is undoubtedly comprehensive, including measures to prosecute, prevent, prepare for and protect the public from the threat of terrorism, the government will need to address the controversy of discrimination to satisfy its citizens. and prevent future domestic terrorist attacks. Terrorism is a difficult topic to address because it is difficult to define. There is no collectively accepted definition in the legal, civil, or academic sense of the term (Panter 579). The UK Government defines terrorism as “the use or threat of action aimed at influencing the government or an international governmental organization or intimidating the public, or a section of the public; created with the aim of carrying out a policy... of paper... it is necessary to take this situation into account when creating laws, especially those that limit the freedoms of individuals. The UK's unique governing style and political history places it in a distinctive position compared to the rest of the world when it comes to counter-terrorism measures. The government has created new policies over decades that have been notable in limiting the freedoms and privacy of its citizens. It has become controversial whether this should be allowed to protect the population as a whole or whether such measures constitute a violation of human rights. Such a policy is risky as it could lead some who feel discriminated against or disconnected to turn to terrorism. While the UK's counter-terrorism policy is detailed and comprehensive, it needs to take this into account and address controversies in future legislation.