Digital conference launched on 'tackling hateful extremism'

A new digital conference is taking place Monday 8 February 2021 which will explore a whole-society approach to combating hateful extremism.

Hate crime figures are at record levels, with more than 105,000 incidents recorded in England and Wales in 2019-20, an increase of eight per cent on the previous year.

The ‘Tackling Hateful Extremism Digital Conference’ will bring together expert speakers and practitioners working with those vulnerable to radicalisation and the victims of hate incidents, to explore a whole-society approach to combating hateful extremism.

Expert Speakers include Dr Keith Spiller, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Birmingham City University; Sara Khan, Commissioner for Countering Extremism, Home Office, and Chief Superintendent Nik Adams, National Co-ordinator for Prevent, Counter Terrorism Policing.

There will be an update from the Commission for Countering Extremism on the review of legislation relevant to hateful extremism, as well as a look at how hateful extremists are exploiting the pandemic.

There will be perspectives from police and community leaders on how to build trust and strengthen community resilience to extremist narratives, and innovative interventions to counter hateful extremism online and offline. There will also be a look at young people at risk and preventing radicalisation, giving practical advice for parents, teachers and youth groups.