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HUMAN RIGHTS group Scotland Against Criminalising Communities (SACC) has called on the Edinburgh government to suspend “discriminatory” counter-terrorism training for teachers following a damning report by the Rights Watch charity.
The Prevent strategy launched by Theresa May when she was home secretary obliges teachers to report to the police any pupils they suspect of engaging in any sort of terrorist activity or radical behaviour.
Reports to the police under Prevent do not usually involve any suspicion of criminal conduct or intent.
ANSELM ELDERGILL examines the difficulties surrounding freedom of expression
With 12,000 fewer teachers since 2010 and dwindling resources, Scotland’s schools desperately need investment to support diverse learners rather than empty promises from politicians, writes ANDREA BRADLEY
