Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has launched a comprehensive review of the UK's counter-terrorism strategy to address the rising extremism and violence against women and girls.

Reports indicate a significant increase in violence against women and girls, prompting this re-evaluation as a national security concern.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council has labeled violence against women and girls as a national emergency, underscoring the urgency of the review.

Under new government plans, extreme misogyny will be classified as a form of terrorism, marking a significant shift in how gender-based violence is addressed.

The Home Office will investigate the rise of Islamist and far-right extremism in the UK, as well as the broader ideological trends that include extreme misogyny.

Teachers will be legally required to report students suspected of extreme misogyny to the Prevent program, the UK's counter-terrorism initiative.

The review will also examine the causes of radicalization among young people and the spread of dangerous materials online.

Deputy Chief Constable Maggie Blyth warned that online influencers like Andrew Tate could radicalize young men into extreme misogyny.

Andrew Tate, currently facing serious legal charges in Romania, has been linked to a rise in misogynistic behavior among youth, especially in school environments.

Cooper criticized the previous government's lack of a counter-extremism strategy since 2015, which she claims has made communities less safe.

The review is expected to conclude this autumn, contributing to a new counter-extremism strategy slated for release next year.

The proposed changes aim to incorporate violence against women and girls into counter-terrorism measures, identifying gaps in current legislation and examining emerging ideologies.