Category: Counter-terrorism policy

Met police to pay ‘five-figure sum’ to French publisher arrested under anti-terror laws

Exclusive: Ernest Moret was held en route to a book fair amid fears police are using counter-terrorism powers to target activistsA French publisher who was arrested in London on terrorism charges has been awarded...

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How has UK extremism definition changed and why is it attracting criticism?

Six key questions answered about new definition of extremism laid out by communities secretary Michael GoveUK politics – latest updatesThe communities secretary, Michael Gove, has laid out a new definition of extremism....

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Revealed: legal fears over Michael Gove’s new definition of ‘extremism’

The communities secretary wants ‘trailblazer’ government departments to pilot a scheme to ban individuals and groups deemed extremist from public lifeMichael Gove is set to announce a controversial plan this week to...

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Public left ‘at risk’ over UK counter-terrorism strategy, says Prevent review author

William Shawcross says Home Office ignored key recommendations and more attention should be paid to Islamist extremismThe author of a controversial review of Britain’s counter-terrorism strategy claims the public have been...

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Revealed: data from UK anti-radicalisation scheme Prevent being shared with ports and airports

Personal details from voluntary programme sent secretly without consent with government departments and border agencies, document showsDetails of thousands of individuals referred to the government’s controversial...

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UK terror threat level under close review after foiled alleged attack plot in Europe

Arrests in Germany and the Netherlands increase fears that Jewish institutions in the UK could be targeted by HamasBritain’s terror threat level is being kept under “very close” review amid concerns that...

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