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Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism
24 April 2024
Lead MP
Thomas Tugendhat
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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.
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MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
The Government propose to proscribe the Terrorgram collective, an online network of neo-fascist terrorists that produces and disseminates violent propaganda aimed at radicalizing individuals to commit acts of terrorism. The group has been linked to several terrorist activities worldwide, including the Slovakia attack in October 2022 where a manifesto credited Terrorgram’s publications. The draft order will amend schedule 2 to the Terrorism Act 2000 by adding Terrorgram as a proscribed organisation.
Dan Jarvis
Lab
Barnsley North
The Opposition supports the proscription of Terrorgram, recognising its threat to national security through online dissemination of violent material. The Labour party acknowledges the innovative approach taken by the Government and highlights the need for a relentless and agile strategy against terrorist groups using digital platforms. Jarvis also raises concerns about violent misogyny not being recognised as an extremist ideology within the Prevent programme.
Alison Thewliss
SNP
Glasgow Central
Firmly supports the proscription of Terrorgram, recognising its role as an extremist hate-spreading organisation and welcoming the Government's power to compel platforms to remove such content. Also questions whether individuals involved can be proscribed under existing legislation and asks for a review on how people are radicalised online.
Jim Shannon
DUP
Strangford
Supports the Minister's proscription of Terrorgram, expressing concern over societal radicalism and condemning the organisation's anti-Israel and anti-Jewish propaganda. Urges legislative action against social media platforms used for spreading hate speech.
Thomas Tugendhat
Con
Tonbridge
Welcomes comments made, emphasises the importance of protecting communities from extremist ideologies, discusses additional funding for community safety and security measures. Also highlights the responsibility of tech companies to combat hate-filled content online.
Nigel Evans
Con
Chorley
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