As a signatory to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic
Relations 1961, Her Majesty's Government is required
to ensure the protection of the diplomatic community
throughout the United Kingdom. In London, this responsibility
falls to the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.
As a result, in 1974 the Diplomatic Protection Group
(DPG) was formed - its function to protect London's
diplomatic community.
The Diplomatic Protection Group is responsible for:
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providing
high visibility armed protection to diplomats,
their missions and residences, in order to meet
our obligation under the Vienna Convention
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providing
high visibility protection to members of HM Government
and other prominent people potentially at risk
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the
provision of an armed contingency reserve for
the Metropolitan Police Service
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providing
security at police buildings such as New Scotland
Yard
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providing
residential protection for visiting Heads of State,
Heads of Government and Foreign Ministers
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maintaining
the Central Index of Privileged Persons and Diplomatic
Vehicles
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providing
crime prevention and security advice to Foreign
Missions
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liaison
between the police service and visiting armed
forces to meet our obligations under the Visiting
Forces Act 1952.
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