Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 June 2026. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Radicalism

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Answer of 25 March 2026, to Question 121395, on Radicalism, what steps she is taking to update the engagement principles.

Answer: As set out in ‘Protecting What Matters’, published 9^th March 2026, we will be updating and embedding the engagement principles across government to ensure a consistent understanding of extremism, which is essential to tackling it effectively. We are reinforcing this through clearer guidance and improved training, helping those on the frontline to recognise extremism and the different extremist ideologies which underpin it. The engagement principles will assist public bodies to not confer legitimacy, funding or influence on extremist groups. We will support due diligence capabilities to ensure we can take evidence-based decisions about engagement which are in line with the updated principles.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 6411
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Radicalism
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons; Radicalism
Friday, 17 July 2026
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House of Commons
Transferred: Yes
Subjects: Radicalism
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