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Ex-Tory minister to lead review of Islamophobia definition

A working group has been formed to create an official definition of Islamophobia or anti-Muslim hatred within six months, due to a reported rise in hate crimes against Muslims in England and Wales, according to the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government.
Dominic Grieve KC will chair the working group, while some Conservative members have raised concerns that defining Islamophobia could limit free speech.
Kevin Hollinrake warned that defining Islamophobia could create a chilling effect on free speech and legitimate debate.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner stated that anti-Muslim hate crime is unacceptable, affirming the importance of defining Islamophobia to enhance societal safety and inclusivity.

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The Free Speech Union

Angela Rayner to promise new definition of Islamophobia

The UK government has announced a new working group tasked with defining ‘Islamophobia’, a move Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner described as a “crucial step” in tackling what she called an “unacceptable rise” in anti-Muslim hate crime.The group will be chaired by former Conservative attorney general Dominic Grieve KC, who has previously acknowledged that it is “extremely difficult“ to define Islamophobia while safeguarding free speech. Howev…

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The New Arab

UK revisits Islamophobia definition as hate crimes rise

Deputy PM Angela Rayner announced a working group, led by ex-Tory minister Dominic Grieve, to review the definition of anti-Muslim hate amid rising Islamophobia

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