Blast attenuation container

A blast attenuation container, said container including an outer cover defining an internal cavity and an inner receptacle located in said internal cavity, said inner receptacle for containing one or more items, said outer cover having access means for gaining access to the inner receptacle, wherein at least said inner receptacle is lined with or formed from blast attenuation material, thereby minimizing the effects of a blast from an explosive device placed in said inner receptacle, wherein the inner receptacle is provided with an extension portion covering the whole or a substantial part of an upper surface or top of the inner receptacle, the extension portion configured to contact the upper surface of the inner receptacle, the extension portion spaced at a pre-determined distance apart from the upper surface of the inner receptacle, wherein the extension portion is supported on or above the upper surface of the inner receptacle by one or more supporting legs, the supporting legs being spaced a sufficient distance apart to allow for movement of the inner receptacle.