"Challenging period ahead" with changes to Prevent

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"Challenging period ahead" with changes to Prevent

Greater levels of co-ordination will be needed across Local Authorities in London, the Met has said.

Date - 9th March 2023
By - Cachella Smith

The Met has said that changes being implemented to the Prevent programe will lead to a “challenging period ahead”. One of two key changes discussed at the London Assembly Police and Crime Panel meeting this week was Home Office...

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