https://policepaganassociation.org/document-library/
The following post has been written by the Chair of the PPA – Andy Pardy
“In 2024 I had the distinct pleasure, for a second year running, of being invited by Asatru UK – AUK – the UK’s largest inclusive Heathen organisation – to speak at their annual national moot on the critical issue of extremism and radicalisation within our communities.
In my presentation I explored the history of British fascism and its ongoing appropriation of Heathen Paganism. I wanted to provide our Pagan and Heathen communities with something practical, accessible, and immediately useful, so attendees were given a free quick-reference guide designed to support those who host or attend moots, hearths, groves, and covens in recognising potential warning signs of extremism and radicalisation.
This guide is intended as a vital safeguarding tool for Pagan communities, empowering individuals to confidently identify concerning behaviours, language, and influences, and to take appropriate action where needed. It supports our collective responsibility to keep our spaces safe, inclusive, and free from those who would seek to exploit them.
The guide includes:
• A brief history of Pagan extremism in the UK
• Pagan extremist groups in the UK
• Pagan ‘militias’
• The ‘Brosatru’ movement
• Pagan terrorist groups
• Right-wing clothing brands
• Extremist words, phrases, and terminology
• Right-wing books and publications
• White supremacist music
• Sources of support
• Counter-terrorism and anti-radicalisation contacts
If you lead or are part of a Pagan or Heathen community, group, or organisation, I strongly encourage you to download and share this resource. Awareness is one of our most effective tools in preventing harm.
If you work within an organisation or agency that would benefit from training on counter-terrorism or anti-radicalisation from a Pagan perspective, please feel free to contact me directly: andrew.pardy@herts.police.uk or andrew.pardy@sleipnir.consulting“
