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Terrorism Definition. Terrorism is defined as:- "the use or threat of action designed to influence any Government or the general public, for the purpose of advancing a political, religious, racial or ideological cause." (Terrorism Act 2000). Types of Extremism.
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Terrorism Definition • Terrorism is defined as:- "the use or threat of action designed to influence any Government or the general public, for the purpose of advancing a political, religious, racial or ideological cause." (Terrorism Act 2000)
Types of Extremism • International – Feb 2015 65 Groups • Extreme Right Wing- EDL, NW Infidels • Extreme Left Wing- Anti-Capitalist • Irish Related- 14 Republican & Loyalist • Domestic– Animal Rights, Anti-Fracking
Threat Levels Critical – an attack is expected imminently Severe – an attack is highly likely Substantial – an attack is a strong possibility Moderate – an attack is possible but not likely Low – an attack is unlikely
CONTEST The Government’s Counter Terrorism Strategy “The aim of CONTEST is to reduce the risk to the UK and its interests overseas from terrorism, so that people can go about their lives freely and with confidence.”
CONTEST PREVENT To stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. The only long term solution! PROTECT To strengthen our protection against a terrorist attack. PREPARE To mitigate the impact of a terrorist attack. PURSUE To stop terrorists attacks.
Channel • Multi agency approach to support vulnerable individuals at risk of being radicalised • They must have some kind of Engagement, Intent & capability • It is Safeguarding - Early intervention & pre-criminal
Nicky Reilly told… Peer Mentor GP Head of Year Consultant Psychiatrist A & E Nurse Community Centre Manager Mosque Imam Transport Manager Housing Officer YOS Officer Learning Disability Advisor College Teacher Police Officer Social Worker Connexions Who would you tell?
CLUE’S! • What would you do? • Safeguarding issue? • Channel referral?
Banners and Flags Britain First Real IRA sun Wheel and Celtic Cross English Volunteer Force National Action Blood Drop (Ku Klux Klan)
Islamic State (IS/ISIL/Daesh) Boko Haram Hezbollah The Taliban
It’s Safeguarding! • IF you see something? • IF you hear something? • Please, Say something!