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Mahmood accused of waving through national security legislation without scrutiny

The Tories have criticised the Government for only allocating one day in the Commons for MPs to debate the new legislation.

Evening Standard

UK’s terror watchdog says antisemitism is biggest public threat in years

Britain's government terror watchdog, Jonathan Hall KC, has warned that antisemitism is the "biggest national security emergency" since the 2017 Manchester arena attack. This warning follows an incident in Golders Green where two Jewish men, Nachman Moshe ben Chaya Sarah and Moshe Ben Baila, were stabbed and hospitalised on Wednesday.…

The Independent UK

London ‘under attack’ from Iran says UK anti-terror chief as seven more arrested over arsons

Counter-terror police investigating if Iranian proxy is behind string of attacks on Jewish sites in London

Evening Standard

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Terror laws watchdog: under-16s should be off social media

Jonathan Hall KC told the Press Association the alternative of trying to regulate online content is too massive a task.

Evening Standard

‘Supermax-style units’ for most dangerous criminals to be introduced in England and Wales

David Lammy also tells MPs he will draw up legislation to stop prisoners using human rights laws to challenge tougher conditions

The Guardian - UK

Government open to law change amid calls to proscribe Iranian military branch

Peter Kyle said ministers were committed to supporting the country’s citizens as they face brutal government suppression.

The Independent UK

Britain urged to enforce Australian-style social media ban for teenagers

The government’s independent terrorism watchdog has made the suggestion amid fears of teenagers being radicalised online

The Independent UK

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Manchester Arena plotter’s alleged prison attack sparks call for US-style rewards system

Report recommends adoption of US-style punishment and rewards for most dangerous inmates

The Guardian - UK

UK spying laws could result in overreach and real harm, says review

Jonathan Hall KC warns of people being wrongly investigated and of impact on journalists and thinktanks

The Guardian - UK

UK terror watchdog warns national security plan ignores escalating online threats

Independent reviewer says need to protect against online threats is now as important as need for robust armed forces

The Guardian - UK

UK-linked children whose parents have been deprived of their citizenship are trapped in camps in Syria

Thousands of women and children with perceived links to Isis have been detained in camps by the Kurdish-controlled Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria since the demise of the militant organisation in 2019. These include women and children who have a connection to the UK.

The Conversation

UK’s terror law watchdog ‘investigating’ after collapse of China spy case

Jonathan Hall KC said China was a ‘threat to national security’ and the public deserved a better explanation of what happened with the prosecution.

Evening Standard

Starmer urges pro-Palestine protesters to ‘respect the grief of British Jews’

Writing before a planned protest against Palestine Action ban, PM says activists should recognise a time of mourning

The Guardian - UK

Everything we know about the airport cyber attacks

Several major European airports have been hit by a cyber attack, leaving passengers facing delays and flight cancellations

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Evening Standard

State-sponsored hackers could be behind cyber attack hitting Heathrow, says terror law watchdog

Terror law watchdog Jonathan Hall KC says it’s possible the attack could have been carried out by hackers from a foreign state

The Independent UK

Heathrow airport disruption continues after weekend cyber attack

Heathrow, Dublin, Brussels and Berlin airports all see disruption continue into Monday following the cyber attack impacting check-in services

The Guardian - UK

What did Elon Musk say at far-right UK rally and did his remarks break the law?

X owner accused of using ‘dangerous and inflammatory’ language at protest organised by Tommy Robinson

The Independent UK

Law will change to stop attackers fixated on violence, says Home Secretary

Yvette Cooper said she would address a ‘gap in the law’ against planning mass casualty attacks that had no ideological basis.

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International Business Times UK

Elon Musk's 'AI Girlfriend' Sparks Outrage: Grok App Offers Explicit Chatbot Ani to Users as Young as 12

Packaged inside the Grok app, Ani is styled as a 22-year-old 'anime girlfriend' capable of initiating sexually explicit conversations and responding in a 'sultry' voice.

Evening Standard

Terror laws watchdog warns of risk posed by extremists using AI

Jonathan Hall KC suggested new laws may be needed to counter the potential use of generative AI by terrorists.

The Independent UK

We must act to stop radicalisation through smartphones, terror watchdog says

Terror laws watchdog said smartphones have made radicalisation even easier since July 2005

Evening Standard

Society ‘struggling’ to respond to link between smartphones and youth extremism

Terror laws watchdog Jonathan Hall KC said the number of young people being drawn into extremism is linked to the proliferation of smartphones.

The Guardian - UK

Police naming Liverpool parade suspect’s ethnicity may cause future ‘challenges’

Former superintendent Dal Babu says although decision was correct, to counter misinformation, it may be exploited by far right

The Guardian - UK

UK to proscribe state-backed groups such as Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

Announcement by home secretary Yvette Cooper comes after Iranian nationals charged with spying in Britain

Evening Standard

Government appoints KC to lead Abedi prison attack review

The review will examine separation centres and whether security is robust enough to manage extremist inmates.

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