Prevent guidance and support

Extremism is defined as the vocal or active opposition to our fundamental values including:

• the rule of law
• individual liberty
• the mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs

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

Terrorism is defined as an action that:

• endangers or causes serious violence to a person and people
• causes serious damage to property
• seriously interferes with or disrupts an electronic system

For more Prevent definitions visit legislation.gov.uk’s Terrorism Act 2000 web page.