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What is radicalisation?

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The process by which a person comes to support terrorism and extremist ideologies associated with terrorist groups.

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What is extremism?

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The promotion of an ideology based on violence, hatred or intolerance which impacts freedom of others, the rights of freedom of speech and demacracy .

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What is PREVENT?

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A government strategy which was a direct result of the 7/7 bombings in London.

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What is CONTEST?

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A strategy to reduce the risk of terrorism to the UK.

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What does 'Pursue' mean in counter-terrorism?

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Investigating all terrorism concerns and disrupting terrorist activity from happening.

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What does 'Protect' mean in counter-terrorism?

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Assessing and improving security to prevent a terrorism incident from happening, for example, having an evacuation plan in place for large venues or arenas after the Manchester Arena bombing.

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What does 'Prepare' mean in counter-terrorism?

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Minimising the impact of a terrorism attack to the UK.