* Research expertise: Islamism-inspired terrorism; counter-radicalisation strategies; jihadist ideology; Islamist groups and activism, including non-violent extremism; role of religion and religious law in public life; honour-based violence* Co-author of the comprehensive reference work ‘Islamist Terrorism: The British Connections’, a study of UK terrorism-related convictions and data described by Lord Carlile QC, the former independent reviewer of UK terrorism legislation, as “unique… Show more * Research expertise: Islamism-inspired terrorism; counter-radicalisation strategies; jihadist ideology; Islamist groups and activism, including non-violent extremism; role of religion and religious law in public life; honour-based violence* Co-author of the comprehensive reference work ‘Islamist Terrorism: The British Connections’, a study of UK terrorism-related convictions and data described by Lord Carlile QC, the former independent reviewer of UK terrorism legislation, as “unique in its scope, analysis and completeness…impacting policy, and a vital resource for governments, security services and agencies worldwide”, and extensively referenced in the revised UK Prevent strategy (2011). Currently updating to include all offences and attacks between 1999 and 2015, providing unique insight into the changing terrorism landscape in the UK* Provide regular commentary for media outlets, including the BBC, Sky News, al-Jazeera, ITV, Channel 4 and international outlets.* Published in academic journals, magazines and newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal, The Times, Foreign Policy, the Guardian and Current Trends in Islamist ideology.* Public speaking, including in UK Parliament, the Home Affairs Select Committee on the roots of violent radicalisation, the French National School for the Judiciary.* Frequent liaison with policymakers, including Members of Parliament, civil servants, researchers, academics and international policy-makers. Show less

* Co-author of ‘Hizb ut-Tahrir: Ideology and Strategy’, a rigorous scrutiny of the extremist group referenced by David Anderson QC, current independent reviewer of terrorism legislation.* Co-author of ‘Radical Islam on Campus’, another forensic study referenced in the revised Prevent strategy.* Provided commentary for media outlets, including the BBC, ITV and international outlets.* Published in academic journals, magazines and newspapers.* Liaison with… Show more * Co-author of ‘Hizb ut-Tahrir: Ideology and Strategy’, a rigorous scrutiny of the extremist group referenced by David Anderson QC, current independent reviewer of terrorism legislation.* Co-author of ‘Radical Islam on Campus’, another forensic study referenced in the revised Prevent strategy.* Provided commentary for media outlets, including the BBC, ITV and international outlets.* Published in academic journals, magazines and newspapers.* Liaison with policymakers, including MPs, civil servants, researchers and academics. Show less

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