portcullis house address: how prevent violates rights
Three main concerns about the Prevent strategy that are linked to civil liberties and human rights formed part of a recent presentation at Portcullis House.
shawcross’ refusal to accept critique is a warning sign
This article deals with the harmful aspects of Prevent to which Shawcross admits when he describes it as “a state-run scheme to counter specific ideas, attitudes, and non-crimina
How self-censorship on palestine could backfire
From self-censorship to democratic disengagement, the real impact of Prevent on young people should make the government reconsider Prevent – so, why are they only increasing the
Higher Education Brief: The Shawcross Report and the Academic Freedom Bill 2023
A brief summary of the main thrust of the Shawcross Report highlighting the recommendations relevant to the further and higher education sectors.
Prevent and the israel-palestine issue in the new academic year
New Prevent guidelines for responsible authorities will be severely tested after the fallout in the Middle East. But there is hope in the Freedom of Speech Act.
Shared concerns: Community security in muslim and traveler communities
Assaults on community in the UK via the use of Prevent on Muslims shares some common ground with the Policing Act and its impact on Gypsies in the UK.
What students and staff can Expect from the prevent strategy this academic year
Here are the most important developments in the Prevent strategy and essential takeaways for students, parents and staff for 2023/4.
How Prevent will target a child, but ignore the cause
I spoke to a mother who confided in me that her son was so distraught by a Prevent referral made at school that he no longer wished to live. This is her story.
justice and prevent – a misnomer and impossibility
The existence of the Prevent duty in the pre-crime space means access to justice is non-existent and almost impossible for those it harms.
how prevent sets up harmful power dynamics that disrupt trust in public services
The coupling of public services with Prevent disrupts crucial trust dynamics that make up the basis of genuine safeguarding.