Laura Sharman 18 May 2016

Queen's Speech 2016: Crack down on extremists working with vulnerable groups

Councils will be given the power to stop extremists from working with children or vulnerable people, under tough new measures unveiled today in the Queen's speech.

Under the government's Counter-Extremism Bill, the criminal records of those with convictions for terrorism will be disclosed to councils and other employers.

The Government hopes this will prevent radicals from being employed by schools or in care homes.

Under the Bill, councils will also have the power to shut down premises used to promote hatred. The Government warned it would also consider intervention if councils fail to tackle extremism in local communities.

The Queen said: 'Legislation will be introduced to prevent radicalisation, tackle extremism in all its forms, and promote community integration.'

However, concerns have already been raised about the measures, with some groups claiming the Bill could drive extremists underground.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Financial Inclusion Support Team Manager

Durham County Council
Grade 11 - £40,777 - £45,091
This role represents a unique opportunity to lead and coordinate the Financial Inclusion Support (FIS) Programme. To develop the service in line with Spennymoor
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Applications and Development Specialist

Durham County Council
£40,777 to £45,091 p.a. (Grade 11)
We are seeking an exceptional team player to join us as an Application and Development Specialist. The team is involved in a range of high-profile ini Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Administration Assistant

Durham County Council
Grade 4 £25,583 - £26,824
A vacancy has arisen within Business Services for a full-time Administration Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team who support o Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

SEN Clerical Assistant

Durham County Council
£24,796 - £25,185 pro rata
SEN Clerical Assistant Grade 2  £24796 - £25185 pro rata Temporary  for one year from start. Part Time, term time only 27.5 hours per week, 9.15am - 2 Ferryhill
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Participation and Engagement Practitioner

Durham County Council
£35,412 - £39,152 - Grade 9
Participation and Engagement Practitioner “We used to be on the outside looking in, now we are very much behind the driving wheel” (Young person quot Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council
Linkedin Banner