The official report by David Anderson revealed significant failings in the Prevent anti-terrorism scheme, notably in its efforts to deradicalise the individual who assassinated Sir David Amess. The attacker, Ali Harbi Ali, had been referred to Prevent in 2014 and was supposed to undergo seven mentoring sessions, yet only one occurred. The report highlights that these failures stemmed from poor judgment, communication issues, and insufficient follow-through. Following the revelations, Amess's family called for a full inquiry, which the government refused. Ali’s case was closed by Prevent in 2016, raising questions about the program's effectiveness.
The report found that Prevent suffered from a long string of failings while trying to deradicalise the man who later assassinated Sir David Amess. Much blame is attributed to poor judgment and lack of communication regarding the assessment and mentoring process.
Ali Harbi Ali, who went on to stab Amess, was referred to Prevent in 2014, yet only one out of seven planned mentoring sessions actually took place, which raises concerns about Prevent’s ability to address radicalization effectively.
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