As the Home Secretary's independent adviser on extremism, Mr Simcox will outline the challenges the UK faces in countering extremism and the need for a robust response. He will reflect on the activities of the Commission for Countering Extremism since his appointment as Commissioner, including scrutinising the implementation of the Independent Review of Prevent, and discuss emerging trends in the extremism landscape.

The event will be chaired by Professor Karl Roberts, Deputy Director, Terrorism and Conflict research group, RUSI.

About the speaker

Robin Simcox

Robin Simcox

Commissioner for Countering Extremism

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