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Killer of MP Sir David Amess was 'exited' from Prevent 'too quickly', review finds

A review found that Ali Harbi Ali was exited from the Prevent counter-terrorism programme 'too quickly' before he killed MP Sir David Amess in 2021.
Security Minister Dan Jarvis stated that there were 'problematic' assessments and 'questionable decision-making' in Ali's case management during his time with Prevent.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has requested updates on an investigation into Essex Police's handling of the case after concerns were raised by Sir David Amess's family.
The head of Counter Terrorism Policing, Matt Jukes, emphasized the need for ongoing reviews and improvements in the Prevent system to prevent future incidents.

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Why Prevent failed David Amess – and will fail again

How did counter-extremism officials allow Islamist killer Ali Harbi Ali to slip through the net?

8 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Spectator UK

How Prevent failed David Amess

In October 2021, Ali Harbi Ali assassinated David Amess, the MP for Southend West. The aftermath of this killing was marked by a debate in which MPs called for ‘love not hate’ and insisted that this showed the need for an Online Hate Bill. Now, almost three years after the murderer was sentenced to a whole

9 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Channel 4

Sir David Amess killer left Prevent programme ‘too quickly’

The man who murdered the MP Sir David Amess was released from the anti radicalisation programme Prevent too quickly and its handling of him was “sub optimal” - according to a review.

10 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Manchester Evening News

MP Sir David Amess's killer had Prevent case closed 'too quickly'

Ali Harbi Ali had been referred to the government's counter-terror programme seven years before he killed the respected MP

10 days ago·Manchester, United Kingdom

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Politics Home

"I Genuinely Don't Know What The Role Of Prevent Is Anymore", Says Former Counter-Extremism Tsar

Britain’s counter-radicalisation programme Prevent is mired in confusion, a former government advisor who was once among its most prominent supporters...

10 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Murdered MP’ daughter speaks out as report finds failings in counter-terrorism review

Murdered MP Sir David Amess’ daughter has spoken out as a damning report found vital chances to stop his killer were missed. The Prevent Commissioner will review the programme’s interaction with Ali Harbi Ali, who killed Sir David, Home Office minister Dan Jarvis said today (12 February), as he promised support to the former MP’s family. A review into the handling of Sir David’s murderer under the Government’s counter-terror programme Prevent fo…

10 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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