Independent report

Lessons for Prevent

Lord Anderson shares lessons for the programme following the murder of Sir David Amess by Ali Harbi Ali and the attack in Southport by Axel Muganwa Rudakubana.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 16 July 2025
• Last updated: 3 November 2025 — See all updates

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Lord Anderson was asked by the Home Secretary to:

• examine the interactions of both attackers with Prevent
• review the measures already taken to address the failings that their cases exposed
• suggest any further improvements or reforms

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Published 16 July 2025

Last updated 3 November 2025 + show all updates

1. 3 November 2025

   Welsh version of report added.

2. 17 July 2025

   Accessible version added.

3. 16 July 2025

   First published.