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<p>PREVENT forms one part of CONTEST which is the UK Government’s overarching strategy
for countering terrorism. The Home Secretary has responsibility for CONTEST. The primary
focus of CONTEST is countering international terrorism, not domestic related terrorism
which is the principal threat in Northern Ireland.</p><p>The PSNI works closely with
other security partners across the UK in relation to the threat from international
terrorism within Northern Ireland. The Government will continue to support the PSNI
and security partners as they respond to terrorist groups which seek to undermine
peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p>
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