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The aim of Prevent is to stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.

The objectives of Prevent are to:

• tackle the ideological causes of terrorism
• intervene early to support people susceptible to radicalisation
• enable people who have already engaged in terrorism to disengage and rehabilitate

This is statutory guidance for Scotland, issued on 7 May 2024 under Section 29 of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015. Subject to Parliamentary approval, it will come into force on 19 August 2024. The Prevent duty guidance for Scotland 2015 will continue to be in force until 19 August 2024. Specified authorities in Scotland must have regard to the updated guidance from 19 August 2024.

This statutory guidance is intended for use by:

• senior leadership teams in any of the specified authorities listed in Part 2 of Schedule 6 of the CTSA 2015
• those with dedicated Prevent and/or safeguarding responsibilities
• people in specified authorities with responsibility for how resources and funding are used, and for external partnerships
• those in a frontline role and likely to engage with people who may be susceptible to radicalisation

This guidance may also inform best practice for other sectors that are not specified authorities but may wish to consider how to prevent the risk of people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.

The list of specified authorities subject to the duty at section 26 CTSA 2015 can be found at Part 2 ofSchedule 6 of the CTSA 2015. Further details are in the sector specific sections of this guidance.

There is separate guidance for England and Wales.