The development of technology and tactics of groups like Islamic State have led to a rise in online extremism
Most convicted terrorists in Britain were turned to extremism by the internet, with half of those radicalised online having some problems with mental health, personality disorders, depression or autism, the most authoritative study of its kind has found.
The study for the Ministry of Justice, which manages prisoners, examined official risk assessments of every convicted terrorist in prison since 2010 in England and Wales, and was released on Thursday.
The development of technology and tactics of groups like Islamic State have led to a rise in online extremismMost convicted terrorists in Britain were turned to extremism by the internet, with half of those radicalised online having some problems with mental health, personality disorders, depression or autism, the most authoritative study of its kind has found.The study for the Ministry of Justice, which manages prisoners, examined official risk assessments of every convicted terrorist in prison since 2010 in England and Wales, and was released on Thursday. Continue reading…
