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Sunday, 27 January 2019

'My son was terrified': how Prevent alienates UK Muslims

Critics say strategy fosters discrimination and inhibits legitimate expression

Ifhat Smith’s son was 13 years old when he was hauled in front of anti-radicalisation officers and asked if he was affiliated to the jihadist group Islamic State.

Smith was shocked when she ultimately realised her child had been questioned under the government’s Prevent strategy – but was left baffled when she discovered the interrogation was triggered by his use of the term “eco-terrorist” in a classroom discussion about environmental activists.

Related: Prevent strategy on radicalisation faces independent review

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from Islam | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2RPoSOE

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