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7th Report – Combatting new forms of extremism
Home Affairs Committee
HC 903
Published 1 April 2026
Government response
1st Special Report - Combatting new forms of extremism: Government Response · published 11 Jun 2026
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Accepted in Part
Good policy making relies upon data and evidence.
Conclusion
Good policy making relies upon data and evidence. At the moment the UK lacks the evidence base and up-to-date research needed to keep pace with these developments. The impediments to supporting rigorous, independent empirical research have limited our understanding of …
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Government Response Summary
The government is working with DSIT on children's online wellbeing, highlighting the Online Safety Act and its enforcement to counter harmful content. While much of the response focuses on online safety and operational measures against 'Com networks', it notes that a police-led taskforce's Prevent board is undertaking 'research commissioning' to address emerging online threats.
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Recommendation
Accepted in Part
We recommend that the Home Office makes a clear, specific statement to clarify the role...
Recommendation
We recommend that the Home Office makes a clear, specific statement to clarify the role of Prevent in addressing non-ideological cases, and makes any necessary updates to relevant Prevent guidance and training to reflect that position. The government should also …
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Government Response Summary
The government has published new guidance, 'Key Principles of Prevent,' clarifying that ideology is not mandatory for a Prevent referral and is reviewing and refreshing training content over the next year. However, it is deferring the broader recommendation to anchor Prevent within the wider safeguarding system, stating this is being considered alongside other inquiry findings.
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