Does protecting society from radicalisation infringe upon the right to free speech?
In short: Professor Jo Delahunty QC examines the tension between preventing radicalisation and the risks of state intervention. This lecture explores the complex legal and social consequences of attempting to remove individuals at risk of extremist influence.
The discussion focuses on the delicate balance required when addressing potential harms, such as children at risk of radicalisation, parents promoting terrorism, or individuals being groomed to travel to Syria. Professor Delahunty QC highlights that intervention is not a risk-free option.
Removing individuals from their communities can inadvertently create new problems. Such actions may be perceived as victimisation, reinforce a divisive 'us and them' mentality, or even radicalise individuals who were previously uninvolved in extremist movements. The lecture examines how emerging laws and practices are attempting to navigate these significant social and legal challenges.
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