Terrorism and Violent Extremism Flashcards
Terrorism act 2008 amended the 2000 act to include what?
‘the use or threat of action which glorifies the commission or prevention of such acts’
What three concepts come under CONTEST strategy?
prevent, pursue and protect
What are the two versions of the prevent strategy?
Labour 2007 and Coalition 2011
What are some of the concepts of these strategies?
challenge extremist ideology, support mainstream voices, disrupt those who promote VE, support those who are vulnerable to recruitment , increase resilience of violent communities and address greviances, protect vulnerable people.
What was the Terrorism act 2006?
extended the list of offences to ‘whether past, present or generally’.
The prevent strategy 2011 delivery was given how?
key central government departments, LA’s, community stakeholders, NGO’s and mult-layered police response.
What are the issues with Prevent strategy 2011?
spying and intelligence gathering accusations, blurred boundaries, pressure on grass roots workers and the definition of extremism
Has counter-terrorism policing had an affect on the relationship between Muslims and the police?
no, 42% argue they support the police.
What are the three main positions with regard to the prevent strategy?
advocate, anti-prevent and non-aligned.
what are the four models of intervention?
police delivered, police defined (protective model) police delivered, community defined (type 1 co-production)
community delivered, police defined (type 2 co-production, community delivered, community defined (mobilisation)
How do you define extremism?
vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance or different faiths and beliefs. Also those who call for the death of armed forces whether in our country or abroad.
