Overview

Indicative content: -Introduction of key concepts and their historical context – terrorism, organised crime, radicalisation -Counter-terrorism legislation, Prevent, etc -Increased police powers and controversies – surveillance, suspicious financial activities report -Organised crime, terrorism and links to ‘street’ crime – county lines, knife crime, gang activities -Organised crime-terrorism nexus

Learning Outcomes

• Critically examine key concepts such as organised crime, terrorism and radicalisation and their historical context

• Critically examine the context for counter-terrorism legislation and policies and the debates surrounding them

• Critically review the links between terrorism, organised crime, and ‘street’ crime such as county lines, grooming and gang membership

• Interrogate overlaps in organisational structure, criminal activity, and supporting activity between organised crime and terrorism

• Review the extensive powers granted to police services and other agencies to disrupt terrorist and organised crime activity