university reactions to encampments show how prevent undermines education
Last week, I visited one of the encampments for Palestine happening on university campuses to speak about Prevent and how it is being weaponised to suppress student activism. We sa
‘captain of her soul’: why pupil ttt’s courage matters
Despite seeming to ‘lose’ the case against Michaela School, pupil TTT was not the ‘ruffian on the stairs’ depicted by the school and in the media.
Michaela School case reveals unusual forced secularism
The hearing revealed a rigid hierarchy, where teachers’ judgements could not be questioned and where they 'curated' discussions, even at break times.
why prevent threatens long-term public security
Prevent upends legal principles because it operates before any intention is voiced or even formed, especially in children, securitising young people and harming their - and our - f
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.
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.
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.
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.