! Speaker’s Details Name (including all names known by): Association: Other affiliations: Social media/websites: Additional Questions: The following questions are designed to inform the university events organiser about additional services that may be required, e.g. security or media management. The answers to follow do not determine whether a speaker undergoes a risk assessment. Is the speaker likely to lead to protest? YES □ NO □ If YES, please give reasons why: Is the speaker likely to attract high media attention? YES □ NO □ If YES, please state why: Risk Assessment: Using a reputable internet search engine, enter the speaker’s name and the following search terms: “[SPEAKER’S NAME/S]” AND “extremism” OR “terrorism” OR “hatred” The first three pages of results must be examined, and this process must be repeated, replacing the speaker’s name with the name of the organisations they are affiliated to, and any organisations sponsoring the event. Please copy the web addresses of any search results that report the following behaviour: •! Inciting hatred, discrimination or violence against individuals with a protected characteristic; •! Apologising for, encouraging, supporting, funding and/or praising a proscribed terrorist organisation; •! Vocal or active opposition to democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs; •! Any reports of a similar nature that might be of concern. The Approving Officer will take into account the credibility of the source and the evidence provided when reviewing any sources you provide. However, it is best to avoid fringe forums, websites making unsubstantiated claims and pieces stating personal opinion without providing evidence. Please attach below the website addresses or links to any reports that could be of concern. Please state which search engine you have used: 14! !
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