UK reports record numbers referred to anti-radicalisation scheme
“Extreme right-wing” concerns account for the most referrals related to an ideology.
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UK reports record numbers referred to anti-radicalisation scheme
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The UK reported record numbers of referrals to its anti-radicalisation scheme, with concerns about extreme right-wing ideology driving the most referrals among ideological categories. The Prevent scheme, administered by the Home Office, makes referrals to police when there are concerns that a person may be susceptible to radicalisation or could be at risk of becoming involved in or supporting terrorism.
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