Australia's government travel advisory service "SmartTraveller" has downgraded Great Britain to a category 2 country.
The Australian government's “Smartraveller” program provides travel advice and safety information for Australians travelling overseas.
It's recommended that Australians register their travel plans with Smartraveller and subscribe to email updates to stay informed about potential risks and changing situations in their destination country.
The program also offers specific advice for various destinations, including the United States, and details on how to prepare for emergencies, such as natural disasters or civil unrest.
Australian's are advised to take heightened precautions when travelling to the UK.
A category 2 country typically is one where there is inadequate law enforcement and violent crime occurs regularly.
