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UK Labour, Yvette Cooper Propose Treating Extreme Misogyny as Terrorism

Aug 18, 2024, 10:00 AM

The Labour Party in the UK is proposing to treat extreme misogyny as a form of terrorism, a move aimed at addressing the radicalization of young men online. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has been vocal in advocating for this approach, which would involve legal obligations for teachers and healthcare workers to report individuals exhibiting such views to authorities, specifically to the Prevent program. The plan has sparked debate, with critics arguing it may sensationalize the issue and question the feasibility of defining 'extreme misogyny.' The proposal also includes potential measures for deradicalization programs. This initiative follows a precedent set in Nottingham in 2016, where misogyny was criminalized, leading to 83 incidents being reported in the first ten months.