2025-08-18 · publication
Don’t do anything I say in this song: countering extremism with candour not censorship
An essay written by Liam Duffy, part of a series of essays on defending free speech commissioned by Robin Simcox, the former Commissioner for Countering Extremism.
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2025-08-17 · publication
A question of leadership: the failure of engagement for its own sake
An essay written by Martin Bright, part of a series of essays on defending free speech commissioned by Robin Simcox, the former Commissioner for Countering Extremism.
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2025-08-17 · publication
Freedom of expression and social cohesion: the prospects for an emerging British Islam
An essay written by Dilwar Hussain, part of a series of essays on defending free speech commissioned by Robin Simcox, the former Commissioner for Countering Extremism.
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2025-08-17 · publication
How we should - and shouldn’t - ban extremist speech
An essay written by Eric Heinze, part of a series of essays on defending free speech commissioned by Robin Simcox, the former Commissioner for Countering Extremism.
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2025-08-17 · publication
“Act now, because it’s too late”: climate extremism and the lessons of Extinction Rebellion
An essay written by Poppy Coburn, part of a series of essays on defending free speech commissioned by Robin Simcox, the former Commissioner for Countering Extremism.
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2025-08-17 · publication
Uncomfortable truths: freedom of speech is the key to countering extremism
An essay written by Dr Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens, part of a series of essays on defending free speech commissioned by Robin Simcox, the former Commissioner for Countering Extremism.
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2025-08-17 · publication
The paradox of tolerance: why free speech is essential to combat extremism in Britain
An essay written by Dr Claire McGuiggan and Dr Peter D'Lima, part of a series of essays on defending free speech commissioned by Robin Simcox, the former Commissioner for Countering Extremism.
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2025-08-17 · publication
From safety valve to pressure cooker: when silencing speech fuels extremism
An essay written by Jacob Mchangama, part of a series of essays on defending free speech commissioned by Robin Simcox, the former Commissioner for Countering Extremism.
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2025-08-17 · publication
Islamophobia, Islamist extremism and free speech
An essay written by Steven Greer, part of a series of essays on defending free speech commissioned by Robin Simcox, the former Commissioner for Countering Extremism.
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2025-07-16 · publication
Freedom of expression survey
A representative survey looking at attitudes to freedom of expression in England and Wales commissioned by the Commission for Countering Extremism.
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2025-05-05 · publication
Standards and Compliance Unit Annual Report: 2024 to 2025
First annual report from StaCU highlighting findings from oversight of the Prevent programme.
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2025-04-29 · publication
Commission for Countering Extremism end of year report 2024 to 2025
The document reviews the work of the Commission for Countering Extremism over the past year.
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2025-03-20 · publication
The enduring role of ideology in terrorism and radicalisation
This research explores the role of ideology in radicalised individuals convicted of terrorism offences in the UK.  
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2024-05-22 · publication
Predicting harm among incels (involuntary celibates)
This is the largest survey of incels to-date, taken across the UK and the US. It explores their demographics, beliefs, networks and propensity to violence.
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2024-04-02 · publication
Commission for Countering Extremism end of year report 2023 to 2024
The document reviews the work of the Commission for Countering Extremism over the past year.
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2024-03-11 · publication
Understanding and responding to blasphemy extremism
This paper explores anti-blasphemy activism in the UK, its networks and international influences, and looks at 3 flashpoint incidents.
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2023-12-14 · publication
Radicalisation discourse: Consensus points, evidence base and blind spots
The aim of this report is to identify and critically scrutinise our understanding of terrorist radicalisation.
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2023-12-14 · publication
National research environment for the study of extremism in the UK
This study looks at the factors which create research gaps in extremism and how they can be filled to help the government develop effective policies.
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2023-03-28 · publication
Commission for Countering Extremism end of year report 2022 to 2023
The document reviews the work of the Commission for Countering Extremism over the past year.
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2022-04-01 · publication
End of year report, 2021 to 2022
The document looks back over the past year, detailing the meetings and work that Interim Commissioner Robin Simcox has been involved with.
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2021-03-30 · publication
Home Secretary's letter to the outgoing Lead Commissioner for Countering Extremism
The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has written to Sara Khan, thanking her for her work over the past 3 years.
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2021-02-24 · publication
Operating with impunity: legal review
The independent Commission for Countering Extremism has published a legal review, to examine whether existing legislation adequately deals with hateful extremism.
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2019-10-06 · publication
Challenging Hateful Extremism
Commission for Countering Extremism report on extremism in England and Wales.
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