Anti-terrorist programme Prevent ‘outdated and inadequately prepared’, report finds
The home affairs select committee said Prevent cannot deal with the modern challenges of fighting extremismThe government’s anti-terrorism programme, Prevent, is “outdated and inadequately prepared” to deal with modern challenges such as extremists adhering to no particular ideology, an...
<p>The home affairs select committee said Prevent cannot deal with the modern challenges of fighting extremism</p><p>The government’s anti-terrorism programme, Prevent, is “outdated and inadequately prepared” to deal with modern challenges such as extremists adhering to no particular ideology, an influential cross-party group of MPs has concluded.</p><p>The home affairs select committee has called for a reset to the approach for dealing with fast-evolving online subcultures promoting antisemitism, anti-Muslim hostility, misogyny and violence, as well as an over-representation of neurodiverse people and those with mental health conditions.</p><p>A growing prevalence of under-18s being drawn into extremism.</p><p>Neurodiverse individuals, particularly those with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, being over-represented among referrals to the programme.</p><p>Fluid or hybrid ideological beliefs among those referred and a shift toward nihilistic violence.</p><p>Influencers and creative tools such as memes, humour and coded messaging being used to spread extremist content in a way that is accessible and appealing.</p><p>Generative AI being used to produce large volumes of tailored content and disinformation.</p><p>An increase in hate crimes and incidents in the UK that are linked to anti-blasphemy activism, anti-Israel extremism, anti-Muslim hostility and eco-extremism.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/01/prevent-anti-terrorist-programme-outdated-inadequately-prepared-report-finds">Continue reading...</a>
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