The Independent Reviewer of Prevent wants to hear
from as wide a range of people as possible to help
inform his final report and today announced plans for
virtual public engagement events.
These events provide an opportunity for the public to
have their say on Prevent, informing the
recommendations submitted to government, and to share
their views on key issues, including:
- what is the impact of Prevent on individuals,
families and communities?
- what are the criticisms and complaints about
Prevent?
- is Prevent tackling the causes of radicalisation?
- should there be a strategy aimed at supporting
those vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism and
what should it look like?
The Independent Reviewer of Prevent, William
Shawcross, said:
I am conducting this review without fear or favour
and would encourage anyone with a knowledge of
Prevent, either through lived experience, or their
paid or voluntary work to attend and share their
thoughts.
I know there is a huge range of viewpoints and I am
happy to hear from advocates and critics and
everyone in between.
It is important to me that I hear all the evidence,
so I can make recommendations on how to better
support people to turn away from terrorism and help
keep the public safe. Please do consider taking
part; this is your opportunity to make your voice
heard.
Those with lived experience of any aspect of the
Prevent system, or those working in the voluntary,
community, faith, youth, health, justice or education
sectors, are encouraged to attend and share their
views.
To get the most out of the event, attendees who do
not have existing knowledge or experience of Prevent
are encouraged to consider a variety of views on
Prevent in advance and read the
government’s official information.
Each event will be held virtually on an online video
platform, Zoom, which can be accessed by a
smartphone, laptop or tablet. Phone dial-in details
will also be available if needed. You will need to
pre-register for events and places are limited so we
may not be able to offer a place to everyone who
wishes to attend. We therefore encourage you to
register early. Places will be confirmed 3 days in
advance of the meeting.
