Just a couple of quick questions - How much does it cost the taxpayer to gather this information and monitor such a person like this? And how long do they have to do it for?
This is what the Home Office says is typical in cases like this one:
"Individuals who have travelled to the conflict zone must expect to be investigated by the
police to determine if they have committed criminal offences and to ensure that they do not
pose a threat to our national security. There have already been high profile prosecutions of
individuals who have returned from the conflict zone.
Only a very small number of travellers have returned in the last two years and most of
those have been women with young children. Managing the risks from travellers combines
interventions from our Prevent and Pursue work strands. We use the expertise built up
through Prevent to mitigate the risk they may pose by challenging their views or tailoring
our response as appropriate. This can include mandating attendance on the Desistance and
Disengagement Programme. Many will be subject to post-traumatic stress, which may impact
their future behaviour if not addressed. Children may meet statutory thresholds for social care,
or new born children may have experienced poor care after being born in Daesh controlled
territory. In order to ensure that their needs and risks are addressed, the Home Office and
Department for Education have been working with local authorities and external organisations
to ensure support is available to local authorities dealing with this small number of returning
families, including that suitable advocates are available for children to act in their best interest
and ensure there are responsible adults engaged in their lives. "
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