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UK Counter-Terrorism Review Calls for Major Reforms

11/12/2025

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The Independent Commission on UK Counter-Terrorism Law says current counter-terrorism laws are overly broad, especially the Palestine Action ban, and calls for tightening the terrorism definition.
It also urges limiting the use of proscription to protect public safety.
Led by Sir Declan Morgan, the report calls for an overhaul of the Prevent programme after a surge in referrals and for integrating it into a broader safeguarding framework.

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The Independent Commission on UK Counter-Terrorism Law says current counter-terrorism laws are overly broad, especially the Palestine Action ban, and calls for tightening the terrorism definition.
It also urges limiting the use of proscription to protect public safety.
Led by Sir Declan Morgan, the report calls for an overhaul of the Prevent programme after a surge in referrals and for integrating it into a broader safeguarding framework.