Islamophobia definition will create perception of two-tier society, Rayner warned
- An advocacy group leader warned that a formal definition of Islamophobia may create a two-tier society in Britain, impacting public debates on religion and ethnicity.
- The independent review by Baroness Casey found that authorities avoided discussing the ethnicity of offenders in the grooming gang scandal, which involved a disproportionate number from Asian backgrounds.
- Mr. Mughal expressed concerns that defining Islamophobia could lead to a chilling effect on freedom of speech, making people afraid to voice criticisms related to Islam.
- A spokesperson for Ms. Rayner's Ministry emphasized that any proposed definition of Islamophobia must align with the protection of freedom of speech and expression.
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UK "Faces Social Unrest" if Labour Pushes Ahead with Islamophobia Definition – The Daily Sceptic
Britain will face social unrest and reinforced perceptions of a two-tier society if the Government pushes ahead with plans for a formal definition of Islamophobia, the head of a new campaign group has warned.
Britain 'faces social unrest' if Labour pursues Islamophobia definition
Britain may face social upheaval and deepening perceptions of a "two-tier society" if Labour persists with plans to create a formal definition of Islamophobia, the head of an advocacy group has warned. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has formed a group to advise the Government on “appropriate and sensitive language” to use when discussing “unacceptable treatment, prejudice and discrimination against Muslims”.Fiyaz Mughal, the founder of the …
Britain ‘faces social unrest’ if Labour pursues Islamophobia definition
Britain may face social upheaval and deepening perceptions of a “two-tier society” if Labour persists with plans to create a formal definition of Islamophobia, the head of an advocacy group has warned. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has formed a group to advise the Government on “appropriate and sensitive language” to use when discussing “unacceptable treatment, prejudice and discrimination against Muslims”. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Ray…
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