This presentation by Dr Layla Aitlhadj was recorded as part of a joint event organised by BRISMES and the Critical Studies on Terrorism BISA working group entitled “Terrorism, counter-terrorism, and the permissibility of violence”.
Dr Aitlhadj talks about:
- the background to Prevent
- what the Prevent strategy is
- how Prevent is leveraged within counter-terrorism
- the suppression of freedom of speech
- how Prevent targets pro-Palestinian activism
- why Prevent is relevant to discussions about violence.
You can listen to the full presentation here.
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