House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Preventing radicalisation
17 December 2024 · Home Office
Proposed by Yvette Cooper Lab Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government is increasing Counter-Terrorism Police funding by 140 million.
- Youth Diversion Orders are being introduced to address young people involved in counter-terrorism cases.
- A new Independent Commissioner of Prevent is being appointed to strengthen the Prevent programme.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the UK's strategies and systems for preventing radicalisation and counter-terrorism, highlighting the need for robust measures in light of increasingly complex threats.
Action requested
The government is increasing Counter-Terrorism Police funding by £140 million, introducing Youth Diversion Orders to address young people involved in counter-terrorism cases, strengthening the Prevent programme, appointing an Independent Commissioner of Prevent, and taking stronger action against online radicalisation through new Codes of Practice.
Key facts
- Since March 2017, MI5 and the police have disrupted 43 late-stage attack plots.
- Counter-Terrorism Police funding will increase by £140 million (14%) to £1,160 million in 2025-26.
- The Chancellor confirmed an additional £499m for the Single Intelligence Account.
- Youth Diversion Orders will allow police to intervene earlier and impose conditions on young people involved in radicalisation cases.
- Prevent has supported nearly 5,000 people away from radicalisation since 2015.
- An Independent Commissioner of Prevent role is being created to review the programme’s effectiveness.
- Ofcom published new Codes of Practice for the Online Safety Act.