While much discussion has centred on the UN call to suspend Prevent, little has been said about reparations – this year, it’s time to put the subject on the table. As we enter a new year with a new government and new proposals to be announced for Prevent, it is vital to reflect on Prevent’s decade-long legacy as a statutory duty, specifically what these potential changes—or the lack thereof—mean for those already harmed by Prevent. This reflection gains urgency as we await the UK Government’s response to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination’s (CERD) recommendation to not only suspend Prevent, but to also consider reparations for those harmed by it. While much discussion has centred on the call to suspend Prevent, little has been said about reparations – for example, how do we define ‘harm’ and – importantly – how can it be compensated? Prevent Watch’s extensive […]