Muslim campaigners scramble to defend new Islamophobia definition amid 'blasphemy law' fears

Muslim campaigners scramble to defend new Islamophobia definition amid 'blasphemy law' fears

Campaigners are scrambling to defend plans for a new definition of Islamophobia amid serious fears of creating a "backdoor blasphemy law".Akeela Ahmed, the co-chairwoman of the British Muslim Trust (BMT), has vowed a new definition will aim to protect people from abuse and harassment - rather than shut down criticism of Islam.Ms Ahmed is a member of the working group advising the Government on the topic.She said the new rules would "help provide…