‘Overwhelmed’ Prevent at risk of missing threats as referrals rise, UK counter-terror chief says
Exclusive: Laurence Taylor says separate scheme needed to report concerns over young people’s non-ideological interest in extreme violenceThe scheme meant to identify people before they become terrorists is being “overwhelmed” by a large surge in referrals, Britain’s head of...
<p>Exclusive: Laurence Taylor says separate scheme needed to report concerns over young people’s non-ideological interest in extreme violence</p><p>The scheme meant to identify people before they become terrorists is being “overwhelmed” by a large surge in referrals, Britain’s head of counterterrorism has said.</p><p>Assistant commissioner Laurence Taylor told the Guardian that more than 10,000 people would be referred to Prevent this year, up more than a third from two years ago.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/02/overwhelmed-prevent-at-risk-of-missing-threats-as-referrals-rise-uk-counter-terror-chief-says">Continue reading...</a>
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