Prevent
Coverage of Prevent in the Nexus archive.
- Golders Green attack suspect referred to Prevent scheme in 2020, say police
A 45-year-old man arrested for attempted murder in the Golders Green double stabbing was referred to the Prevent counter-extremism scheme in 2020. His case was closed within six weeks by the controversial deradicalisation program.
- Southport attack: public inquiry findings to be published – live updates
A public inquiry into the Southport attack, where Axel Rudakubana killed three girls in 2024, concluded with findings highlighting systemic failures in health, social care, and education sectors. The inquiry involved over 100 witnesses and three referrals to the anti-terror Prevent program, which were closed before the attack. Recommendations emphasize accountability and prevention measures.
- State failing to learn lessons of Southport attack, say victims’ lawyers
Victims' lawyers accuse the state of failing to address systemic failures that allowed violent teenagers to pose a 'catastrophic' threat, following the July 2024 Southport attack. An inquiry led by Judge Sir Adrian Fulford is expected to criticize multiple agencies, including the counter-terrorism programme Prevent, for their role in the incident.