The Schoolgirl Terrorist?
The Schoolgirl Terrorist?
In 2020, Rhianan Rudd became the youngest girl to be charged with terror offences in the UK. The case appeared to tell the story of a dangerous young extremist drawn into far right extremism. But behind the charge was a vulnerable teenager facing the full might of the justice system. Drawing on exclusive testimony, poignant family archive and previously unseen material, this documentary re-examines the events that led Rhianan into the criminal justice system. As those closest to her reflect on what happened, a troubling picture emerges of missed opportunities and the consequences of treating vulnerability as criminality
The Schoolgirl Terrorist? airs on Channel 4 HD at 2:40 AM, Friday 21 August. (Subtitles, repeat, audio description, sign language.)
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News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Celia Jennison
Director
Anna Hall
Executive Producer