Commissioner for Countering Extremism, Robin Simcox and The General Secretary of the Interministerial Committee for the Prevention of Delinquency and Radicalisation (SG-CIPDR), Étienne Apaire.
By Robin Simcox, Commissioner for Countering Extremism For decades, the UK has faced a sustained threat from terrorism. That threat has amplified since October 2023, Hamas’s attacks in Israel and the ensuing fallout. While we rightly focus on the tragic …
In July 2024, our nation was shattered by the murder of three children in Southport. The perpetrator, Axel Rudakubana, had attempted to kill even more. This week, Rudakubana pleaded guilty to all charges facing him. The impact that terrible day …
Commissioner for Countering Extremism, Robin Simcox shares his thoughts on the launch of the Standards and Compliance Unit (StaCU). Just over a year after the publication of the Independent Review of Prevent (IRP), I am delighted to announce the launch …
Robin Simcox, the Commissioner for Countering Extremism, this week visited Birmingham to meet those who are tackling extremism and learn more about specific local challenges. Robin met the Prevent team at Birmingham City Council, Prevent Leads and Co-ordinators within West …
The Commission for Countering Extremism (CCE) today publishes its End of Year Report for 2022/23, highlighting the work undertaken by the CCE over the course of the last 12 months. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the CCE’s activities. …
Earlier this month, the Commission for Countering Extremism (CCE) hosted a conference on counterterrorism and counter-extremism threats facing Europe. The keynote speech was delivered by the Home Secretary, Rt Hon. Suella Braverman KC MP, who discussed the recent publication of …
The Independent Review of Prevent, written by William Shawcross, is a vital contribution to the nation’s ongoing attempts to combat extremism and terrorism. Prevent aims to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. The recommendations arising from the Independent Review …
Last week, the Commission for Countering Extremism hosted its second conference of the year, convening experts from across academia, government and law enforcement. The subject under discussion was how best to tackle extremism in our communities. Speeches for the event …
Engagement is a key element of the CCE’s work, helping us develop a broad understanding of the overall impact and threat of extremism. As part of this ongoing effort, the Commissioner for Countering Extremism, Robin Simcox, travelled to Wales recently …
Robin Simcox has been appointed as the substantive Commissioner for Countering Extremism. Robin reflects on the achievements of the CCE during his time as Interim Commissioner and looks forward to the future. Our remit at the Commission for Countering Extremism …
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