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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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Recommendation
Not Addressed
We recommend that the Home Office establishes a coherent, long-term research and evidence programme on...
Recommendation
We recommend that the Home Office establishes a coherent, long-term research and evidence programme on emerging forms of extremism. It should ensure that sufficient support and resources are available to enable independent, empirical research to be commissioned, whether by the …
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Government Response Summary
The government's response focuses on strengthening media literacy and the Home Office's regular provision of analysis on terrorist propaganda to inform partners, but does not commit to establishing the recommended long-term, independent research and evidence programme.
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
Harmful extremist content is circulating widely online, driven by engagement and profit-maximising algorithms, influencer-led dissemination,...
Conclusion
Harmful extremist content is circulating widely online, driven by engagement and profit-maximising algorithms, influencer-led dissemination, and decentralised extremist ecosystems. These systems promote content designed to provoke outrage and fear, often purely for commercial reasons, and the speed and scale of …
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Government Response Summary
The government's response outlines new Prevent guidance and updated training packages, including a refresh over the next year to reflect current threats. However, it does not directly address the committee's observation regarding the specific online mechanisms (algorithms, decentralised networks) or the need for a coordinated cross-government approach to tackling online extremist content.
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