Balancing Prevent Duty with rights to privacy and freedom of expression
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Balancing Prevent Duty with Privacy and Freedom of Expression
Understanding the Scope of Prevent Duty
Objective: Prevent Duty aims to safeguard people from terrorism while respecting individual rights.
Respecting Freedom of Expression
Cornerstone of Democracy: Freedom of expression should not be unduly restricted, distinguishing between extremist views and healthy debate.
Right to Privacy
Fundamental Right: Information handling should comply with data protection laws, ensuring privacy is respected.
Proportionate Measures
Careful Consideration: Interventions should be proportionate to the risk, avoiding unnecessary intrusion into personal lives.
Transparent Procedures
Key Principle: Transparency in reporting and handling concerns fosters trust and accountability.
Cultural Sensitivity and Bias Awareness
Objective Decisions: Decisions should be free from stereotypes or biases, based on objective criteria.
Encouraging Open Dialogue
Promoting Understanding: Open discussions about radicalisation foster clarity and dispel myths, supporting freedom of expression.
Ensuring a balance between Prevent Duty and the rights to privacy and freedom of expression is both a legal requirement and a moral obligation.