Agenda item

Report of the Remembrancer.

Governors received a report of the Remembrancer concerning the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 which placed two new duties on the Board. Firstly the Board now had a need to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and secondly the y would need to co-operate with panel put into place by local authorities to identify and provide support to those who were vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism.

During a detailed discussion of the report it was noted that the Corporation was looking at its departments working together in order to identify particular risks e.g. educational establishments and venue hire and to suggest ways forward. It was noted that children could be radicalised in their own homes via the computer and Governors discussed various ways of engaging with parents and the community on this matter and it was particularly noted that good practice encouraged self-help groups for parents and there were good leaflets available. It was agreed that an update be provided at each meeting of the Board, if appropriate.

RESOLVED – That the report and the duties placed on the Board as set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 of the report, be noted.