Radicalisation/ riots/southport attacks Lesson powerpoint

This comprehensive lesson focuses on understanding, analyzing, and mitigating the spread of misinformation, using real-life examples such as the misinformation following the Southport attack, which fueled riots across the UK. This lesson teaches students to critically evaluate online information and assess its impact on public perception and legal responses.

Lesson outline
A brief overview of how misinformation can lead to social unrest, using recent UK examples.
Discuss the role of influential figures, social media platforms, and fake news sources in spreading false information.
Case Study: Southport Attack:
Detailed analysis of how false claims about the Southport attack spread online, sparking protests and riots.
How key figures, such as influencers, contributed to the misinformation.
The arrest and legal consequences for spreading false information online.