Research and statistics

This paper explores anti-blasphemy activism in the UK, its networks and international influences, and looks at 3 flashpoint incidents.

• Document type: Independent report
• Organisation: Commission for Countering Extremism
• Updated: 11 March 2024

• Understanding and Responding to Blasphemy Extremism in the UK (accessible)

  Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens March 2024 Prepared for the UK Commission for…

This is the largest survey of incels to-date, taken across the UK and the US. It explores their demographics, beliefs, networks and propensity to violence.

• Document type: Independent report
• Organisation: Commission for Countering Extremism
• Updated: 15 February 2024

• Predicting harm among incels (involuntary celibates): the roles of mental health, ideological belief and social networking (accessible)

  Joe Whittaker Department of Criminology, Sociology, and Social Policy…

• Press release: “Incels” need mental health support rather than a counter terrorism intervention, the world’s largest study of Incels finds (accessible)

  A ground-breaking study has discovered the complex relationship between…

This release contains statistics on the number of individuals referred to and supported through the Prevent Programme from April 2022 to March 2023.

• Document type: Official Statistics
• Part of a collection: Individuals referred to and supported through the Prevent Programme statistics and 1 others
• Organisation: Home Office
• Updated: 14 December 2023

• Individuals referred to and supported through the Prevent Programme, April 2022 to March 2023

  This release contains official statistics in development on individuals…

• Pre-release access to: Individuals referred to and supported through the Prevent Programme, April 2022 to March 2023

  This statistical bulletin was produced by analytical professionals and…

This study looks at the factors which create research gaps in extremism and how they can be filled to help the government develop effective policies.

• Document type: Independent report
• Organisation: Commission for Countering Extremism
• Updated: 14 December 2023

This release contains statistics on the number of individuals referred to and supported through the Prevent Programme in England and Wales from April 2021 to March 2022.

• Document type: Official Statistics
• Part of a collection: Individuals referred to and supported through the Prevent Programme statistics and 1 others
• Organisation: Home Office
• Updated: 26 January 2023

The Commission’s work is based on engagement, evidence and impartiality.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Commission for Countering Extremism
• Updated: 5 August 2022

This release contains statistics on the number of individuals referred to and supported through the Prevent Programme in England and Wales from April 2020 to March 2021.

• Document type: Official Statistics
• Part of a collection: Individuals referred to and supported through the Prevent Programme statistics and 1 others
• Organisation: Home Office
• Updated: 18 November 2021

The report outlines what BSBT delivered, presenting an evaluation of its effectiveness and lessons for tackling extremism and delivering government programmes.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Home Office
• Updated: 29 July 2021

This report explores hateful extremism within society during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This report was produced by RAND Europe.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Commission for Countering Extremism
• Updated: 2 July 2021

An academic review investigating how existing law balances respect for rights of free expression with the rights of victims of hateful extremism.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Commission for Countering Extremism
• Updated: 2 July 2021

Explores the range and nature of attitudes, beliefs, false narratives and experiences that sit at the intersection of hateful extremism and coronavirus (COVID-19).

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Commission for Countering Extremism
• Updated: 2 July 2021

Report on the achievements and reflections over the past 3 years, looking at the contribution made by the Commission for Countering Extremism.

• Document type: Research and analysis
• Organisation: Commission for Countering Extremism
• Updated: 31 March 2021

The independent Commission for Countering Extremism has published a legal review, to examine whether existing legislation adequately deals with hateful extremism.

• Document type: Independent report
• Organisation: Commission for Countering Extremism
• Updated: 24 February 2021

This study examines the Inter-rater reliability of the Extremism Risk Guidelines (ERG22+), which has been in use across Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service of England and Wales since 2011.

• Document type: Research and analysis
• Organisation: Ministry of Justice
• Updated: 31 October 2019

The report outlines what BSBT has delivered to date as well as presenting interim findings from an independent evaluation of its effectiveness.

• Document type: Research and analysis
• Organisation: Home Office
• Updated: 11 October 2019

Imam Sheikh Dr Usama Hasan, Head of Islamic Studies, Quiliiam, assisted by David Toube, Director of Policy, Quilliam and Muna Khan.

• Document type: Research and analysis
• Organisation: Commission for Countering Extremism
• Updated: 7 October 2019

Dr Jagbir Jhutti-Johal, Senior Lecturer in Sikh Studies, Department of Theology and Religion, University of Birmingham and Sunny Hundal, journalist and writer.

• Document type: Research and analysis
• Organisation: Commission for Countering Extremism
• Updated: 7 October 2019

Dr Damon Lee Perry, independent academic and author.

• Document type: Research and analysis
• Organisation: Commission for Countering Extremism
• Updated: 7 October 2019

Commission for Countering Extremism report on extremism in England and Wales

• Document type: Independent report
• Organisation: Commission for Countering Extremism
• Updated: 7 October 2019

Dr Michael Kenney, Professor and Program Director of International Affairs, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh.

• Document type: Research and analysis
• Organisation: Commission for Countering Extremism
• Updated: 7 October 2019