Post by papamihel on Mar 17, 2024 4:47:14 GMT
Last year, a record number of children, 42 individuals under the age of 17, were arrested for terrorism-related offenses in the UK. This accounts for almost one-fifth of all terrorist arrests, marking a significant increase compared to previous years, reports The Telegraph.
Government advisor Jonathan Hall KC warns of a growing threat of online radicalization, especially among isolated teenagers in extremist online spaces.
The rise in arrests underscores the urgent need to address the role of social media in youth radicalization, which Hall identifies as a primary source of extremist influence. He criticizes the current regulatory approach, suggesting it’s inadequate in protecting children from harmful online content.
In addition to the sharp increase in teenage arrests, the total number of terrorism-related arrests in the UK has reached a peak not seen since 2019. Islamist extremism remains the predominant ideology among those arrested.
Government advisor Jonathan Hall KC warns of a growing threat of online radicalization, especially among isolated teenagers in extremist online spaces.
The rise in arrests underscores the urgent need to address the role of social media in youth radicalization, which Hall identifies as a primary source of extremist influence. He criticizes the current regulatory approach, suggesting it’s inadequate in protecting children from harmful online content.
In addition to the sharp increase in teenage arrests, the total number of terrorism-related arrests in the UK has reached a peak not seen since 2019. Islamist extremism remains the predominant ideology among those arrested.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03/14/terrorism-arrests-child-radicalisation/ (paywall)
