Anti-radicalisation strategy lacks evidence base in science | Letters

We are concerned with the implementation of “radicalisation” policies within the UK Prevent strategy, internationally referred to as countering violence extremism. Tools that purport to have a psychology evidence base are being developed and placed under statutory duty while their “science” has not been subjected to proper scientific scrutiny or public critique.Of particular concern is the Extremism Risk Guidance 22+ (ERG22+) framework that is being used as the basis for