At the heart of this decision is the logic of ‘pre-crime’.

Where the state intervenes not just against unlawful acts, but also against political expression that it considers might become threatening.

This turns activism into extremism. Legitimate political demands into a national security threat.

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As there’s no public evidence of any link to terrorism or support of terrorist groups from Palestine Action, Open Rights Group supports their decision to appeal proscription.

While we may have differing opinions on their tactics, we stand against this attack on their right to exist and speak out.

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Doubling down on Prevent, while neglecting ongoing cuts to public services, means even more children who pose no threat will be criminalised and stigmatised.

Expanding Prevent won't create safety, only more long-term surveillance through widespread data collection, sharing and retention.

The families whose girls were murdered deserve a better response.

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The Prevent Duty already sweeps thousands of innocent people into its scope. But the vast majority of people reported don't progress to a Channel panel for intervention and will never engage in serious violence.

Prevent instead diverts resources away from under-funded services, community support and infrastructure that could genuinely keep our communities safe.

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People aren't typically referred to Prevent because they've committed a crime, rather due to a speculative risk of 'radicalisation'. The reality is, many Prevent referrals are based on gut instinct, rather than concrete evidence.

BUT also from public sector workers who believe a child needs additional support.

Why should kids have to be considered at risk of becoming a terrorist to get help?

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Prevent is the wrong focus ❌

Redefining terrorism will mean more people are referred to the Prevent Duty. But that won’t necessarily make anyone any safer.

The UK government must ask why, despite extensive contact with multiple agencies, Axel Rudakubana still went on to commit this horrific attack.

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