Response to publication of Open Society Justice Initiative’s report on Prevent

19 Oct 2016
PRESS RELEASE: Diane Abbott responds to publication of Open Society Justice Initiative’s report on Prevent

Diane Abbott MP, Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary, speaking in response to the publication of the Open Society Justice Initiative’s report on Prevent, said:

“I welcome this report and its careful and measured analysis but the findings are disturbing.

“Up to 2014, nearly 4000 people had been referred to by the police on suspected extremism, most of them under Prevent. The fact that most of these referrals go nowhere should raise alarm bells.

“A genuine anti-terrorist strategy engages with communities, but Prevent has fanned the flames of suspicion and mistrust. This strategy has not been effective and needs a rethink.”

October 19, 2016

http://press.labour.org.uk/post/152021346884/diane-abbott-responds-to-publication-of-open



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