Government announces UK special envoy for countering violent extremism
Tuesday, 5 November 2019 11:12
The Home Secretary has today appointed John Woodcock MP as the UK
special envoy for countering violent extremism. The new role will
focus on improving the UK’s response to violent extremism, with a
particular focus on tackling far right violent extremism, taking
lessons from global best practice. John Woodcock is a former member
of the Defence Select Committee and the Home Affairs Select
Committee and has...Request free trial
The Home Secretary has today appointed as the UK special
envoy for countering violent extremism.
The new role will focus on improving the UK’s response to
violent extremism, with a particular focus on tackling far
right violent extremism, taking lessons from global best
practice.
John Woodcock is a former member of the Defence Select
Committee and the Home Affairs Select Committee and has
experience working on counter-terrorism legislation.
Home Secretary, , said:
Our counter-terrorism strategy is always evolving to
match the changing threat and this important new role
will help to inform this work.
As well as informing the UK’s work tackling terrorism, it
will also ensure we share these lessons with our global
partners.
John Woodcock will bring a range of skills and experience
to the role and I am delighted he has accepted this
position.
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