The Government’s official definition of Islamophobia — repackaged as “anti-Muslim hostility” — was published in March.
The Free Speech Union warned from the outset that it would have a chilling effect on free speech and stifle legitimate criticism of Islam. The decision to classify prejudicial stereotyping as a form of “anti-Muslim hostility” will also deter people — including public officials — from speaking out about the grooming gangs scandal and Islamist extremism.
We also predicted that, despite being a non-statutory definition, it would serve as a gold-embossed invitation for public bodies to produce guidance that goes even further.
South Wales Police are now zealously enforcing their own bespoke Islamic blasphemy law, instructing officers to record any conversation that goes beyond what they deem “legitimate” discussion of Islam.
Why should police officers be given the power to decide what constitutes acceptable speech about a religion and its followers in a country where blasphemy laws were abolished in 2008?
These incidents will be logged as “anti-social behaviour incidents” — the successor to the draconian non-crime hate incident regime. They could appear on an enhanced DBS check and potentially prevent someone from getting a job.
The Free Speech Union has written to South Wales Police demanding that this guidance be withdrawn. If they refuse, we have warned that we will seek judicial review.
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A police hate crime adviser was sacked from her role after complaining that officers were avoiding discussion of Islamist extremism — the “elephant in the room” during a meeting about an antisemitic terrorist attack at a Manchester synagogue.
The woman, who was chair of the Bradford Hate Crime Scrutiny Panel, has accused West Yorkshire Police of trying to appease Muslims rather than focusing on the Jewish community at risk.
Previously, she was accused of “hate speech” after defending the public’s right to criticise the Prophet Mohammed.
After taking on the voluntary role in 2022, she was elected chair. Within months, Muslim officers were reportedly trying to remove her from the position.
She was informed of her dismissal in what she describes as a threatening letter. The former chair said it was written “for the Muslim men who complained to get him to shut me up — and he did as they asked”.
The Free Speech Union is proud to support her.
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This British army veteran, who fought at Atbara, asked rioters in Southampton to stop jumping on his car.
They did this to him whilst roaring
'Hurrah for Farage'
🚨El Leeds United presenta mañana su nueva camiseta retro, una línea exclusiva para clubes del rango A+Elite de Adidas
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Elland Road has always been more than a football stadium.
Today, as physical works commence on the expansion of our iconic home, we're proud to share a film exploring the wider vision for Elland Road and South Leeds.
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A momentous moment in the club’s 106-year existence, work has now begun on the West Stand starting with the removal of the Banqueting Suite, shaping the future of Elland Road
Who gives a fu@k. Terrorist were inside & the government took them out. Why is it a UK issue.
If anything the UK government should deal with #Kalistani & #islamist terrorism here in the UK.
Why Labour's promised temple attack inquiry is in jeopardy
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So despite Henry's dad making it clear that they "do not want his death to be used to create further division, hatred or tension”, Farage uses his death in an emergency address to create division for his own gain.
An awful politician.
@MaherLUFC@Johnyboylufc This guy should have been sent to prison earlier for bring a sword out in public. A life would not have been lost to this blade waving moron. Time for a change in the law.
@Peston@BethRigby@SamCoatesSky
Like a group of gossipy old battleaxes. They spare no bile for Keir Starmer. Yet their hysterical dribblings miraculously disappear re Nigel Farage who is up to his neck in financial scandals. Disgraceful bias.
#BBCBreakfast#SkyNews#ITVNews
Angela Rayner - £40k underpaid stamp duty - repaid. Lost jobs in Cabinet and Dep. PM.
Peter Murrell - £400k theft from SNP - going to prison
Huge coverage of both
Nigel Farage - £5m undeclared bung (possibly more) - goes to ground for a month.
Media coverage? You judge.