Labour's Islamophobia definition risks 'harming women’s rights', equality watchdog warns

Labour’s Islamophobia definition ‘will harm women’s rights’

Former head of Equality and Human Rights Commission claims term could silence legitimate criticism of the religion

Labour's Islamophobia definition risks 'harming women’s rights', equality watchdog warns

The former head of the Government’s equalities watchdog has warned a new definition of Islamophobia could be used against women’s rights campaigners.Baroness Falkner of Margravine the term could be used to silence people who voice their concerns for the rights of Muslim women.According to Labour, the proposals are designed to counter a surge in anti-Muslim abuse.However, critics of the bill claim it acts as a de facto blasphemy law and could sti…

"Anyone who is defending women's rights is going to be accused of Islamophobia" - Falkner

'You can't disregard 51 per cent of the population on the basis of a bit of a culture war." Speaking to @TrevorPTweets, Baroness Falkner asserts her belief that the government is letting down women.#TrevorPhillips 8:30am https://t.co/YJ576ZvrZl Sky 501, Virgin 602 pic.twitter.com/ShQUhSvYx7 — Sky News (@SkyNews) December 7, 2025 The post “Anyone who is defending women’s rights is going to be accused of Islamophobia” – Falkner appeared first on C…