"The home affairs select committee has called for a reset to the approach for dealing with fast-evolving online subcultures promoting antisemitism, anti-Muslim hostility, misogyny and violence, as well as an over-representation of neurodiverse people and those with mental health conditions."
"Karen Bradley, the Conservative chair of the committee, said: Many of the core functions designed to divert children and young people at risk of being radicalised were established in a different age."
"The report said that extremism is driven by algorithms that maximize exposure to harmful content, necessitating a comprehensive structure to triage referrals to appropriate services."
The Prevent anti-terrorism programme is deemed outdated and ill-equipped to handle contemporary extremist threats, including those without specific ideologies. A cross-party group of MPs recommends a shift from a counter-terror mindset to a multi-agency strategy for managing referrals. The report highlights failures in addressing individuals involved in recent extremist attacks and emphasizes the need for a local and nationwide structure to triage referrals effectively. The current approach inadequately supports individuals with complex needs operating in poorly understood digital spaces.
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