UK government's social cohesion adviser report identifies gaps in combating extremism and recommends a new unit and conflict resolution training.

An official report by Sara Khan, the UK government's adviser on social cohesion, reveals that Britain struggles to effectively combat extremism, with some areas lacking infrastructure to address conspiracy theories, disinformation, and harassment. The report recommends creating a cross-Whitehall "cohesion response unit" and conflict resolution training for local officials. The UK government recently announced a new definition of extremism as a first step to tackle extremist behavior and improve democratic resilience.

March 23, 2024
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