Extremists told to expect prosecution

Extremists who preach hate and incite violence and murder will be targeted under a tough crackdown launched by the Attorney-General today to bring "radicalisers" before the courts.

Lord Goldsmith, QC, has delivered a warning that those who threatened the freedom to protest or of expression by "inciting violence, murder or terrorism" must "face the full force of the law."

He admitted that too little had been done to tackle the minority of extremists whose actions "can threaten the lives of others and undermine public safety."