Due to the increase in threat of Terrorism across the UK and overseas, it is the duty of an organisation and individuals to offer support to tackle this significant social problem that poses a risk to everyone.
We judge that radicalization is driven by an ideology which sanctions the use of violence; by propagandists for that ideology here and overseas; and by personal vulnerabilities and specific local factors which, for a range of reasons, make that ideology seem both attractive and compelling.
The current threat level to the UK from terrorism is SEVERE. This means that an attack is highly likely and could occur without warning at any time.
The most significant terrorist threat we face comes from extremist groups and its affiliates and likeminded terrorist organisations inspired by violence.
This policy is used together with the Government Prevent Strategy, where we aim to: