Index on Censorship and Demos will hold a panel discussion at Conservative Party Conference to explore the\u00a0implications of the UK government\u2019s Counter-Extremism and Safeguarding Bill.<\/p>\n
Striking the right balance between strengthening national security measures and\u00a0safeguarding civil liberties is a challenge faced by any attempt to counter\u00a0terrorism. As the government guards against the spread of extremist ideologies,\u00a0it will need to ensure new powers for law enforcement do not impinge upon\u00a0citizens\u2019 civil liberties or have the unintended effect of further alienating those\u00a0young people vulnerable to radicalisation.\u00a0This fringe event will explore the legal and democratic implications of the bill, as\u00a0well as the practicalities surrounding enforcement.<\/p>\n
Date & Time<\/strong> Speakers<\/strong>
\nTuesday 4th October, 1230\u00a0\u2013 1400<\/p>\n
\nSarah Newton MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Home Office (invited)
\nDominic Grieve MP, Chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee (invited)
\nRachael Jolley, Index on Censorship
\nRick Muir, The Police Foundation
\nLouis Reynolds, Demos
\nChair: Kate McCann, The Telegraph (invited)<\/p>\n