Government's New Definition of Extremism and its Controversies

Exploring the government's rationale behind a new extremism definition, the chapter analyzes concerns about political motivations, the target groups, and challenges in defining extremism terms. It discusses efforts to address non-violent extremists while safeguarding democratic values and the debates surrounding unchecked government powers and potential impacts on civil society organizations. Various objections from different political groups, including civil liberties advocates and the Conservative Party's socially conservative wing, are examined for their technical and operational concerns.