House of Commons · General Debate
22 May 2024 · 4 other contributors
Opened by Thomas Tugendhat Con Tonbridge
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Thomas Tugendhat raised concerns about prevention and suppression of terrorism in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
Key points
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.
Opened the debate
Moves the draft Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (Risk of Being Drawn into Terrorism) (Revised Guidance) Regulations 2024, highlighting Prevent's role as an early intervention programme to keep everyone safe. Mentions Sir William Shawcross’s review and its implementation in both England and Wales and now Scotland. Emphasises the updated guidance's aim to tackle ideological causes of terrorism and support professionals in identifying and managing risks.
Expresses gratitude for Thomas Tugendhat’s speech, emphasising national security as an issue that should unite political parties. Pays tribute to Scottish individuals protecting the UK and briefly describes Scotland's beauty and people before moving on to discuss the statutory instrument.
Welcomed the engagement of the Home Office with Scottish Government and organisations, emphasising early intervention, safeguarding and preventing alienation to reduce vulnerability. Highlighted concerns about Prevent's impact on individuals with neurodiversity or learning disabilities and advocated for a broader definition of extremism to include far-right nationalism and misogyny. Emphasised the importance of community cohesion in preventing radicalisation.
Asked about updates on the Prevent programme, expressing concern over state-on-state aggression and non-state actors like ISIS-K.
Not directly quoted in this segment but referenced as raising points regarding incel violence.