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09/11/2010
'Terrorist Extremism Prevention' Reviewed
A review of the Government's strategy for preventing violent extremism and a new review of counter terrorism powers have been announced today by Home Secretary Theresa May.
The reviews will assess how the current strand of the UK's counter-terrorism programme can work more effectively.
Lord Carlile of Berriew QC will provide expert, independent oversight on the review.
The Home Secretary announced he would be replaced in his role as independent reviewer of counter-terrorism powers by David Anderson QC in the new year.
The new Prevent strategy will be separate from work to tackle wider forms of extremism and to promote integration, both of which will be led by the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Home Secretary Theresa May said: "Stopping radicalisation depends on an integrated society. We can all play a part in defeating extremism by defending British values and speaking out against the false ideologies of the extremists.
"Preventing terrorism is not a substitute for investigating and arresting terrorists - police and security agencies will continue to do that. But we have to look at how we stop people getting to that stage in the first place.
"I believe the Prevent programme isn't working as well as it could and that is why we are reviewing it. I want a strategy that is effective and properly focused."
The review is expected to focus on a number of key areas including work in prisons, universities and how best to enlist Muslim community organisations, such as mosques. It will also look at the role of the police and other bodies."
The Home Secretary will report back on the findings of the Prevent review early next year.
(BMcN/KMcA)
The reviews will assess how the current strand of the UK's counter-terrorism programme can work more effectively.
Lord Carlile of Berriew QC will provide expert, independent oversight on the review.
The Home Secretary announced he would be replaced in his role as independent reviewer of counter-terrorism powers by David Anderson QC in the new year.
The new Prevent strategy will be separate from work to tackle wider forms of extremism and to promote integration, both of which will be led by the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Home Secretary Theresa May said: "Stopping radicalisation depends on an integrated society. We can all play a part in defeating extremism by defending British values and speaking out against the false ideologies of the extremists.
"Preventing terrorism is not a substitute for investigating and arresting terrorists - police and security agencies will continue to do that. But we have to look at how we stop people getting to that stage in the first place.
"I believe the Prevent programme isn't working as well as it could and that is why we are reviewing it. I want a strategy that is effective and properly focused."
The review is expected to focus on a number of key areas including work in prisons, universities and how best to enlist Muslim community organisations, such as mosques. It will also look at the role of the police and other bodies."
The Home Secretary will report back on the findings of the Prevent review early next year.
(BMcN/KMcA)
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