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Southport inquiry chair says young people 'must be diverted from impulses that motivated attacker'
The inquiry will examine how agencies and social media failed to identify and stop violence-fixated individuals after 67 recommendations were accepted.
The Southport Inquiry opened its second phase Wednesday at the International Dispute Resolution Centre in London, examining how social media influences violence-fixated individuals and radicalizes young people.
Inquiry chair Sir Adrian Fulford launched this phase following his Phase One report, which identified a "fundamental failure" to stop Axel Rudakubana and issued 67 recommendations to prevent future attacks.
The inquiry issued 69 witness statement requests to social media companies including X and Meta, while experts review six other cases of violence-fixated individuals to identify "thematic lessons," counsel Mr Moss said.
Chris Walker of Bond Turner, representing bereaved families, said they demand accountability beyond legislation, noting "evidence heard so far has exposed a clear gap in how authorities respond to individuals who pose a risk of extreme violence."
The inquiry aims to submit a report to the Home Secretary by May 2027, focusing on preventative powers to stop future Mass Casualty Attack events regardless of ideological motive.