On 25th January 2020, the UK’s Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, Jonathan Hall QC announced a new review into terrorism across the prison estate in England and Wales.

This timely announcement comes in the wake of a number of terrorist attacks perpetrated by radicalised offenders released from across the UK prison estate and an increase in violent attacks by jihadist inmates against prison officers.

What changes now need to be made within the prison system to prevent the spread of radicalisation amongst inmates? What challenges may we face in making such changes? Does de-radicalisation in prisons actually work? How can we predict which offenders will go on to perpetrate acts of violence, and what can be done to stop them?

The Henry Jackson Society was delighted to host this timely and informative debate, where we were joined by two experts to discuss the need for meaningful change within the prison system to prevent any further violent attacks against both the public and prison staff.

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