Children who are referred to Prevent for wearing pro-Palestinian badges could be impacted for the rest of their lives.

Their data will be retained on the Prevent database for at least 6 years and up to 100, even if their case requires no further action.

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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/palestine-gaza-palestine-solidarity-campaign-bournemouth-government-b2523588.html

Pupils wearing pro-Palestinian badges referred to counter-terror scheme – union

Delegates at the NEU’s annual conference spoke of ‘troubling developments’ around pupils wanting to express their solidarity with Palestine.

The Independent
@openrightsgroup Why would a 'very' Right Conservative government want to monitor kids who are willing to resist oppression?