Creating New Laws to Tackle Extremism Is Unlikely to Work Says Terrorism Tsar

Jonathan Hall, KC, suggested offences could be created for some acts but argued legislation against hateful extremism will likely restrict free speech.

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Creating new laws to tackle hateful extremism is unlikely to work, says Jonathan Hall, KC, the government’s adviser on terrorism legislation.

The remarks came after the chief of Metropolitan Police said chants of “jihad” heard in London last week is permitted under current law and new legislation is needed to meet the public expectation to punish the behaviour.