Overview
Terrorism threats have diversified. Al-Qaeda and ISIS, while diminished, have not gone away. Alongside a rise in threats from extreme right-wing terrorism, there has been a growing concern about younger people, acting alone while connected through decentralised online networks, with no clear and stable ideology but a fixation with violence.
More than £3 billion per year is spent on counterterrorism in the UK, from measures shaping everyday life to the definition and enactment of new or expanded criminal offences, and executive and administrative powers. However, there has been little evaluation of the success and consequences of counter-terrorism law, policies and practices on the safety, openness and cohesiveness of society.
Over three years, the Independent Commission on UK Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice gathered evidence from civil society organisations, community groups, government ministers, judges, lawyers, policymakers, politicians, practitioners, survivors of terrorist acts and people directly impacted by counterterrorism.
The panellists will discuss the key findings and recommendations at the launch of the Commission’s report.
Panellists:
- The Rt Hon Dominic Grieve PC KC, Commissioner, Independent Commission on UK Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice, former Attorney General of England and Wales and Chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament.
- The Rt Hon Sir Declan Morgan PC KC, Chair, Independent Commission on UK Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice, Supplementary Panel Member of the UK Supreme Court and former Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.
- Professor Hilary Pilkington, Commissioner, Independent Commission on UK Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice, Professor of Sociology at the University of Manchester and Co-ordinator of the H2020 project Dialogue about Radicalisation and Equality.
The event will be moderated by Lord Evans of Weardale KCB DL, RUSI Distinguished Fellow and former Director General of the British Security Service (MI5).
Joining Instructions
This event is open to all members and will take place at RUSI, 61 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET. Please note that places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Tea and coffee will be available from 12:30 GMT.
If you have any questions regarding this event, please email [email protected].
