Independent Prevent Commissioner
Information about the Independent Prevent Commissioner, including role holder, contact information and Terms of Reference.
In December 2024, the Home Secretary created the Independent Prevent Commissioner role to provide consistent oversight, increase effectiveness and develop insight into the Prevent system over the longer term.
The Independent Prevent Commissioner’s role is to provide independent strategic oversight and a review function for Prevent to ensure that it can meet its objectives as effectively as possible.
Tim Jacques was announced by the Home Secretary as the Independent Prevent Commissioner on 13 April 2026. He takes on the role from Lord David Anderson, who was the Interim Independent Prevent Commissioner and authored ‘Lessons for Prevent’ during his tenure.
Role holder
Tim Jacques is the Independent Prevent Commissioner.
Contact
Email: oipc@ipcommissioner.gov.uk
Reports
Government responses
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Updated to reflect that Tim Jacques is the Independent Prevent Commissioner.
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Added report on lessons for Prevent.
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