UK Government’s New Definition of Anti-Muslim Hate Under Social Cohesion Strategy

‘Blasphemy law by the back door’: Free speech group launches legal war on Labour's anti-Muslim hatred plans

Free speech campaigners are launching a legal challenge against the Government over plans to introduce an official definition of “anti-Muslim hostility”, warning it could become a “blasphemy law by the back door”.Campaigners warn the outcome of the case could shape the future boundaries of free speech in Britain, particularly when it comes to discussion of religion, belief and cultural issues.The challenge is being mounted by the Free Speech Uni…

UK adopts first-ever definition of anti-Muslim hostility. What it means

UK Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Steve Reed told lawmakers that adopting a clear description of anti-Muslim hostility was necessary to confront the growing number of incidents targeting Muslim communities in Britain.

UK adopts definition of ‘anti-Muslim hostility’, plans special envoy to tackle hate crimes

In a pivotal step, the UK is redefining anti-Muslim animosity with the introduction of a dedicated representative to tackle hate crimes directed at Muslims. This initiative seeks to combat intolerance and discrimination at its roots, providing a framework for understanding and mitigating hostility. Significantly, over 40% of religiously-motivated hate crimes in Britain target the Muslim community.

UK government adopts new definition of anti-Muslim hate

New definition covers violence, harassment and prejudicial stereotyping - Anadolu Ajansı

UK government’s new definition of anti-Muslim hate under social cohesion strategy

Communities Secretary Steve Reed said the government has a duty to act against record levels of hate crime against Muslims

UK government introduces new definition of anti-Muslim hate, plans to appoint adviser

The UK government has introduced a new working definition of anti-Muslim hate and announced plans to appoint an adviser to help tackle anti-Muslim hostility. The definition follows months of consultation and debate over how anti-Muslim hatred should be defined and addressed in public policy. The government also said it intends to appoint an anti-Muslim hate tsar — similar to the existing role focused on tackling antisemitism. The new definition …