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Anti-extremism policy faces legal action

A key part of the government's counter-terrorism strategy, Prevent, is to face a legal challenge in the High Court on Tuesday.
Salman Butt, a British Muslim activist, has launched legal action, saying he was named as a "non-violent extremist" by the government.
He says aspects of Prevent breach free speech rights.
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Office has accused Dr Butt of expressing views that violate British values, something Mr Butt denies.
Our reporter Divya Talwar reports.

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