Home Secretary Sajid Javid said that while he recognised the criticisms levelled at Prevent, but it will remain a "vital part" of the government's counter-terrorism work going forward.
"Yes, I recognise the criticisms, but I absolutely support it. Misapprehensions around Prevent are often based on distortions," he said.
"They are based on a lack of understanding about the grassroots work that is involved, and the efforts by civil society groups and public-sector workers to protect vulnerable people.
"We have a moral and social obligation to safeguard vulnerable people from the twisted propaganda of those seeking to radicalise them. And Prevent is about doing just that."
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