Terrorism

Rishi Sunak’s plan to redefine extremism is disingenuous – and a threat to democracy

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

This, he has argued, is needed because “our democracy itself is a target” of antisemitic and Islamophobic extremists.

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  • This, he has argued, is needed because “our democracy itself is a target” of antisemitic and Islamophobic extremists.
  • However, the reality is that no measures do more damage to democracy than policy proposals like the one Sunak is promoting.
  • The UK already has a definition for extremism, which is used in efforts to tackle terrorism.
  • A key reason why this definition is not contained in legislation is because it is so vague and unclear.

Vague to vaguer

  • What does it mean to undermine or overturn the rights or freedoms of others?
  • Would arguing for the UK to leave the European convention on human rights count meet the bar?
  • What about calling for restrictions on the right to free speech or the right to protest?

Existing laws are enough

  • But the UK already has numerous laws in place to tackle what it considers to be unacceptable behaviour at protests.
  • The Terrorism Act (which is also incredibly broad) can be used to prosecute people who damage property or create a serious risk to public safety during protests.
  • Counter-terrorism laws can also capture forms of expression at public demonstrations or online.
  • This can now be applied by he police to criminalise protests that are considered to be making too much noise.

The right to protest

  • People may self-censor out of fear of being identified as extremist, not least when their employer has a duty under Prevent.
  • There is a deep danger of conflating protest with extremism and terrorism, undermining the legitimacy of these protests.
  • To stretch the concept of extremism to cover these views is what is actually undermining democracy and the rights and freedoms of others.


Alan Greene does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

EQS-News: 2023 Annual Report and Accounts

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Statements that are not historical or current facts, including statements about the Group's or its directors' and/or management's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements.

Key Points: 
  • Statements that are not historical or current facts, including statements about the Group's or its directors' and/or management's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements.
  • By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend upon circumstances that will or may occur in the future.
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EQS-News: 2023 Form 20F Filed

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Statements that are not historical or current facts, including statements about the Group's or its directors' and/or management's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements.

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  • Statements that are not historical or current facts, including statements about the Group's or its directors' and/or management's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements.
  • By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend upon circumstances that will or may occur in the future.
  • Please refer to the latest Annual Report on Form 20-F filed by Lloyds Banking Group plc with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), which is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, for a discussion of certain factors and risks.
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One of 2024's Must Read Organizational Leadership Books Is 'Chaos Is a Gift?' by Author Dr. Andrew Campbell

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Andrew Campbell and Ebben Van Zyl are proud to introduce the audiobook version of their acclaimed book Chaos Is a Gift?

Key Points: 
  • Andrew Campbell and Ebben Van Zyl are proud to introduce the audiobook version of their acclaimed book Chaos Is a Gift?
  • is perfect for organizational leaders who, in times of unpredictability and uncertainty, seek to lead with focus, clarity, and calmness.
  • Developing the capacity to lead oneself in times of organizational chaos and unpredictability is a critical ingredient in solving organizational challenges.
  • His research focuses on global leadership, organizational leadership, international conflict management and terrorism, and leadership forgiveness and reconciliation.

First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. Announces Secondary Offering of Common Stock

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

BRADENTON, Fla., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (“FWRG” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FWRG), a leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced the launch of an underwritten secondary offering (the “Offering”) by certain funds managed by Advent International, L.P. (the “Selling Stockholders”) of 6,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (“Common Stock”).

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  • BRADENTON, Fla., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (“FWRG” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FWRG), a leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced the launch of an underwritten secondary offering (the “Offering”) by certain funds managed by Advent International, L.P. (the “Selling Stockholders”) of 6,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (“Common Stock”).
  • The underwriter has a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 900,000 shares of Common Stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.
  • The Selling Stockholders will receive all of the proceeds from the Offering.
  • The Company is not selling any shares of Common Stock in the Offering and will not receive any proceeds from the Offering.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

(6) Abercrombie brands includes Abercrombie & Fitch and abercrombie kids.

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  • (6) Abercrombie brands includes Abercrombie & Fitch and abercrombie kids.
  • A presentation of fourth quarter and full year results will be available in the “Investors” section at corporate.abercrombie.com at approximately 7:30 AM ET, today.
  • Net income and net income per share financial measures included herein are attributable to Abercrombie & Fitch Co., excluding net income attributable to noncontrolling interests.
  • As used in this document, unless otherwise defined "Hollister brands" refers to Hollister and Gilly Hicks and "Abercrombie brands" refers to Abercrombie & Fitch and abercrombie kids.

Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc Trading update for the year ended December 31, 2023

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Note: The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No.

Key Points: 
  • Note: The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No.
  • Security holders, potential security holders and other prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
  • Caledonia undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law.
  • This news release is not an offer of the shares of Caledonia for sale in the United States or elsewhere.

Atrion Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

ALLEN, Texas, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atrion Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRI) today announced its results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 and the full year 2023.

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  • ALLEN, Texas, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atrion Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRI) today announced its results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 and the full year 2023.
  • For the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022, revenues were $43.6 million, up $729 thousand, operating income was $6.7 million, down $2.1 million, and net income was $6.4 million, down $1.9 million.
  • Fourth quarter 2023 diluted earnings per share were $3.65 compared to $4.70 for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Mr. Battat observed, “2023 was a difficult year for the Company and our stockholders, with revenues down 8% and net income down 45%.

2023 Form 20F Filed

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Statements that are not historical or current facts, including statements about the Lloyds Bank Group's or its directors' and/or management's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements.

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  • Statements that are not historical or current facts, including statements about the Lloyds Bank Group's or its directors' and/or management's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements.
  • By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend upon circumstances that will or may occur in the future.
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2023 Annual Report and Accounts

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

LONDON, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.1, Lloyds Bank plc announces that the following document will be submitted today to the National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available for inspection at https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism

Key Points: 
  • Statements that are not historical or current facts, including statements about the Lloyds Bank Group's or its directors' and/or management's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements.
  • By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend upon circumstances that will or may occur in the future.
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