Tag: Prevent programme
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Palestine Action Ban: Risks of Overreach and Miscarriages under UK Prevent Programme
Overview: A ban with broader implications The UK government’s ban on Palestine Action has sparked a heated debate about national security, civil liberties, and the effectiveness of the Prevent programme. A senior official within the Home Office’s homeland security group has warned that the Prevent approach could be overwhelmed by the new ban, raising concerns…
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Palestine Action ban could risk criminalising innocent people, warns Home Office official
Overview: the ban, Prevent, and the potential fallout The government’s decision to ban Palestine Action has sparked a debate about how anti-terrorism powers are used and whether the move could backfire. A senior official from the Home Office’s homeland security group warned that the ban might overwhelm the Prevent programme and, in turn, could result…