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UK Counter-Terrorism Review Calls for Prevent Reforms

11/12/2025

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The Independent Commission on UK Counter-Terrorism Law, led by Sir Declan Morgan, calls for reforms to Prevent.
The report found 90% of Prevent referrals since 2015 were not terrorism-related.
Many referrals involve people with vulnerabilities, including mental health issues, rather than clear terrorism risks.
The commission recommends integrating Prevent into a broader safeguarding framework.
The review follows scrutiny of Axel Rudakubana, referred to Prevent multiple times before a violent crime.

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Story summary

The Independent Commission on UK Counter-Terrorism Law, led by Sir Declan Morgan, calls for reforms to Prevent.
The report found 90% of Prevent referrals since 2015 were not terrorism-related.
Many referrals involve people with vulnerabilities, including mental health issues, rather than clear terrorism risks.
The commission recommends integrating Prevent into a broader safeguarding framework.
The review follows scrutiny of Axel Rudakubana, referred to Prevent multiple times before a violent crime.