Overview

• Prevent’s revised guidance marks “cultural nationalism” and concern about mass migration as indicators of right-wing terrorist ideology.
• It defines “cultural nationalism” as the belief that Western culture is endangered by mass migration and insufficient integration by certain groups.
• Lord Young of Acton and other free speech advocates warn the change could lead to lawful conservative views and mainstream politicians being flagged as potential extremists.
• A Home Office spokesman said Prevent is designed to safeguard those vulnerable to radicalisation rather than curb public debate.
• Critics point to a 2023 independent review and the case of Axel Rudakubana to argue that Prevent has struggled to stop Islamist attacks while disproportionately targeting right-wing individuals.