Following publication of the new Prevent Duty Guidance and Channel Duty Guidance in 2023 , the Council’s Policy and procedures for safeguarding people at risk of being drawn into terrorism, or extremism leading to terrorism has been updated and covers:

• Legislation and policy framework
• Prevent & Channel
• Guidance for practitioners on what to do if they have a concern i.e. notice, check and share procedure
• Making a referral and how referrals are managed
• List of possible indicators which might be present during the radicalisation process

A 7-Minute Briefing also has been produced by Oldham Council to provide an overview of the current terrorism threat, Prevent and Channel and how to make a referral. The briefing accompanies the Policy and Procedures and is a useful tool to raise awareness amongst staff.

Oldham Council Prevent & Channel 7-Minute Briefing December 2023.pdf