PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Counter-terrorism: Luton (17 December 2020)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what public engagement exercises her Department has undertaken in Luton on the Prevent Strategy.
Asked by:
Sarah Owen (Labour)
Asked by:
Sarah Owen (Labour)
Answer
The Prevent programme is fundamentally about safeguarding and supporting vulnerable individuals to stop them from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. It works best when it is locally-led and delivered in partnership with communities. As part of the Prevent Duty, Local Authorities have an obligation to deliver a programme of engagement tailored to the needs of the local community. The Home Office supports areas with engagement to increase transparency and communicate proactively about Prevent delivery in the local area. The Home Office has previously engaged with Luton Council's Elected Members Prevent Engagement Group on the Prevent Strategy.
Answered by:
James Brokenshire (Conservative)
11 January 2021
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