(National-UAE) The classification of extremists as vulnerable people is a “mischaracterisation,” the author of a review of the UK’s Prevent strategy is expected to say.
William Shawcross, author of the review, is understood to have taken issue with how the government’s counter-terrorism programme is categorising potentially dangerous men and women as vulnerable.
His review is expected to highlight that Islamic extremists, in particular, are being treated as victims rather than the public being shielded from the threat they pose.
Excerpts of the long-awaited report have been leaked to media outlets ahead of its release on Wednesday.
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