Counter-terrorism
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to follow the Prevent duty guidance, published on 12 March 2015, during meetings with Islamist organisations.
Answered by Dan Jarvis
In 2024 a new definition of extremism was published, alongside a set of engagement principles, to ensure that the Government is not inadvertently providing a platform, funding or legitimacy to groups or individuals who attempt to advance extremist ideologies.
The definition sits alongside a set of cross-government engagement principles. The definition and engagement principles are used by Government departments when considering with whom to engage.
The Prevent duty guidance advises specified authorities on best practice to help them comply with the Prevent duty. It includes advice on how they can limit exposure to radicalising narratives and ensure radicalising ideologies are challenged and are not permitted to flourish.
The latest iteration of the Prevent duty guidance came into force in December 2023.
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