Prevent Terrorism

Prevent is one of the four elements of CONTEST, the Government counter terrorism strategy to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.

The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 contains a duty on specified authorities to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. This is also know as the Prevent duty.

Staff and Councillors have received training on reporting any concerns about individuals as part of the Council's PREVENT Strategy 

Further Information

• You can find practical help and guidance from the ACT Early website which provides a wealth of information relating to online radicalisation and spotting the signs of radicalisation

Essex Police - Prevent -  a part of the Counter Terrorist Strategy

Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill Fact Sheet