UK Home Office
Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation
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Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation
Location:
Greater London, England, United Kingdom – The successful candidate will be able to work flexibly within the United Kingdom. However, the candidate must be able to work from the Home Office main building in central London in order to access higher classification material in a secure environment.
Time commitment:
3 days per week
Remuneration:
£202,800 per annum
Length of term:
3 years – this may be extended subject to satisfactory appraisals and by mutual agreement.
Reporting to:
The Home Secretary
Application deadline:
10am on 17 July 2026
Introduction
The Home Secretary is required to appoint an Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation (IRTL) under:
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The role of the IRTL is to assess the operation of the UK’s terrorism legislation, including its effectiveness and proportionality.
The IRTL provides critical scrutiny, informing the Parliamentary and public debate on counter-terrorism through:
- Written reports
- Articles
- Evidence to parliamentary committees and consultations
- Media appearances
This role is very similar to that of the Independent Reviewer of State Threats Legislation.
Essential Criteria
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Ability to demonstrate outstanding personal qualities, particularly:
- Integrity and independence
- A strong and personal commitment to the highest standards of public life
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A strong understanding and experience in dealing with:
- Counter-terrorism legislation
- Related national security policy issues
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A balanced appreciation of:
- The importance of civil liberties
- Their interaction with laws designed to protect the public
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Expertise in analysing the law and its operation, with:
- A broader understanding of the effects of law on society
- Concern for the needs of different groups within society
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Scrupulous fairness in assessing:
- Complex information and competing interests
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Sound judgment and a willingness to:
- Accept scrutiny and challenge
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A first-class communicator, equipped with the authority and interpersonal skills to:
- Secure and retain the confidence of a wide range of challenging audiences, including:
- Parliamentarians
- Law enforcement and legal professionals
- NGOs
- Affected communities
- The media
- Secure and retain the confidence of a wide range of challenging audiences, including:
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