Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to crack down on people 'pushing hateful beliefs'

Yvette Cooper, who is in charge of domestic affairs, has pledged to take action against individuals spreading damaging and prejudiced ideologies and initiate a fresh strategy to combat extremism following the recent outbreaks of violence in various parts of the UK.

The Home Office has requested a quick project to create a fresh strategy for addressing extremism.

The project's goal is to analyze and offer suggestions on how to "address the danger presented by extremist beliefs".

It will reveal a fresh government plan to tackle extremism in response to evolving trends of extremism throughout the UK.

The Home Office announced that the program will examine the increase of both Islamist and far-right extremism in the UK, as well as broader ideological movements such as extreme misogyny or beliefs that align with a focus on violence.

Approximately 460 individuals have been brought before magistrates' courts due to the unrest caused by false information about the individual involved in the Southport knife incident.

A minimum of 72 individuals who are not yet 18 years old are suspected to have been charged.

Many individuals have been accused of posting content that incited violence, such as sharing written material promoting racial animosity or sending a highly offensive message.

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Ms Cooper stated that governments have not adequately dealt with the increase in extremism, both on the internet and in public spaces, resulting in a rise in the number of young individuals being influenced and radicalized online.

Spreading hate and encouraging division in any form damages the foundation of our communities and democracy.

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Accelerated following the riots, the extremism review is seeking its first strategy update since 2015.

This investigation began before the violent chaos we witnessed this summer, but a source from the Home Office stated that it has been accelerated.

The review is meant to determine which types of extremism are increasing - such as far-right, Islamism, and extreme misogyny - and how to distribute resources in response.

It will contribute to a fresh approach to tackling extremism, with contributions from various government agencies, and is expected to be reviewed next year.

The government's new definition of extremism, which was revised after the attack by Hamas on Israel last year, covers any belief system that promotes violence, hate, or intolerance. These ideologies are seen as a threat to democracy, freedom, and can create an environment where others are encouraged to pursue similar destructive goals.

In the past few years, there have been several examinations of extremism. This includes Dame Sara Khan's research on social unity, Sir Mark Rowley's legal assessment of the effectiveness of laws, and Lord Walney's suggestions regarding protests. Additionally, the Home Affairs Select Committee has also conducted relevant work in this area.

However, there has been no updated plan since 2015 when Lord David Cameron stated in his opening remarks that we were too accepting of intolerance and too hesitant to speak out against extremism, whether it be Islamist or neo-Nazi. The online environment has evolved significantly since that time.

Young people becoming radicalized is a big worry. Out of the many individuals who have been charged with crimes during the recent unrest, it is thought that 72 of them are under 18 years old.

Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, is concentrating on taking practical actions to address the issue. Before assuming her position, she proposed a £100 million plan to establish youth hubs aimed at preventing young people from getting involved in violence. The recent increase in violent incidents over the summer may prompt some action, but there are concerns within the police and local government about the availability of funding for such initiatives.

The home secretary stated: "Efforts to combat extremism have weakened in recent years, especially when it was most necessary."

That is why I have instructed the Home Office to carry out a quick and thorough analysis focused on extremism. This analysis will help track and monitor extremist patterns, analyze what strategies have been successful in deterring individuals from extremist ideologies, and identify any shortcomings in current policies that must be rectified to combat those spreading dangerous beliefs and violence.

This project will be the foundation of a fresh strategy for addressing extremism by the government. We will collaborate with communities to establish agreement and drive for our initiatives.

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The latest plan is designed to fulfill the government's promise in their manifesto to stop individuals from being influenced by harmful beliefs.

Ms Cooper had slammed the previous Conservative government for not having a plan to tackle extremism since 2015. She expressed concern that the absence of a thorough strategy or effective tactics was putting communities at risk.