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.

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Lessons for Prevent

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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

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