Terrorism: Domestic Extremism

Lord Pearson of Rannoch Excerpts

Wednesday 26th April 2017 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Williams of Trafford]

It will be legally defined when it is defined in law.

[Lord Pearson of Rannoch (UKIP)]

My Lords, does the Minister recall the recent report from the National Police Chiefs’ Council, which found that less than 10% of tip-offs about potential terrorists came from within our Muslim communities? Does that not suggest that our peaceful Muslim friends may not be doing enough to expose and stand up against their violent co-religionists? If so, what can the Government do to help them?

[Baroness Williams of Trafford]

My Lords, I think such blanket presumptions are unhelpful at this stage. The vast majority of Muslims in this country share our values and our aspirations as parents and members of society. Prevent, the programme that this and previous Governments have run, has helped support people and protect them from those who would wish to poison their minds.