Prevent duty
The Prevent strategy was initially published by the previous coalition government in 2011 and is part of the UK’s overall counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST. The aim is to reduce the threat to UK from terrorism by stopping people becoming radicalised or supporting terrorism.
Since summer 2015 there has been a statutory duty on certain bodies to have "due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism" and to report incidents of risk to appropriate staff and organisations. These briefings have been prepared to assist members who may work in an organisation covered by the Duty. They don't represent our position but are a summary of the Government's guidance.
Prevent duty implications for members working in the health sector (pdf 83KB)
Prevent duty implications for members working in specified local authorities (pdf 83KB)
Prevent duty implications for members working in higher education (pdf 86KB)
Prevent duty implications for members working in further education (pdf 84KB)
Prevent duty implications for members working in the prison and probation system (pdf 81KB)
Designated individuals
It is a criminal offence for a person to deal with funds or economic resources belonging to, owned or held by a designated individual or entity. It is also a criminal offence to make funds, economic resources or financial services, available directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of a designated individual or entity.
A designated individual or entity is an individual, organisation or group which faces financial restrictions in the UK, as they are suspected (for interim designation) or believed (for final designation) to be someone who commits, prepares or instigates or facilitates the commission of acts of terrorism, provides support or assistance to terrorists, or is owned or controlled by someone who does.
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) publishes a list of those subject to financial sanctions imposed by the UK which it keeps updated.
If you believe you are transacting with a designating individual, please see the Financial sanctions guidance from HM Treasury.
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