Prevent, free speech, ‘extremism’ and counter-terror interventions: exploring narratives about chilling expression in schools

Fenwick, H; Fenwick, D

Prevent, free speech, ‘extremism’ and counter-terror interventions: exploring narratives about chilling expression in schools

Fenwick, H; Fenwick, D

Authors

Professor Helen Fenwick h.m.fenwick@durham.ac.uk
Professor

Abstract

Reflects on whether the Prevent strategy, intended to avoid persons being drawn into terrorism, is chilling expression in schools. Examines Prevent's operation, whether the term "extremism" is over-broad, whether referrals of pupils hinders free speech by creating suspect groups in the Muslim community, and the difficulty regarding external speakers. Notes the challenge of balancing restrictions with freedom of expression, and possible reforms.

Citation

Fenwick, H., & Fenwick, D. (2020). Prevent, free speech, ‘extremism’ and counter-terror interventions: exploring narratives about chilling expression in schools. Public Law, 2020, 661-679

Journal Article Type	Article
Acceptance Date	Apr 2, 2020
Online Publication Date	Sep 7, 2020
Publication Date	2020-10
Deposit Date	May 1, 2020
Publicly Available Date	Sep 7, 2021
Journal	Public Law
Print ISSN	0033-3565
Publisher	Sweet and Maxwell
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	2020
Pages	661-679
Publisher URL	https://www.sweetandmaxwell.co.uk/Catalogue/ProductDetails.aspx?productid=30791427&recordid=469