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In less than a week, Labour’s “anti-Muslim hostility” definition has shown its true colours. Labour MPs have already tried to weaponise this non-statutory definition of Islamophobia to silence the Shadow Justice Secretary for calling out political Islam. Rather than allowing the definition to face scrutiny in Parliament, Labour set...

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“The public have been kept in the dark.” All five members of the government’s Working Group tasked with drafting an official definition of Islamophobia have links to Islamist organisations — including the Muslim Council of Britain and Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND), both of which successive governments have maintained a policy of non-engagement with. Our new Director of Policy and Research has exposed these troubling connections in a new investigative briefing. If the government presses ahead with this proposed definition — now repackaged as “anti-Muslim hostility” — it will chill free speech and silence legitimate criticism of Islam and its practices. Watch FSU External Affairs Officer Connie Shaw on GB News below 👇
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“The public have been kept in the dark.” All five members of the government’s Working Group tasked with drafting an official definition of Islamophobia have links to Islamist organisations — including the Muslim Council of Britain and Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND), both of which successive governments have maintained a policy of non-engagement with. Our new Director of Policy and Research has exposed these troubling connections in a new investigative briefing. If the government presses ahead with this proposed definition — now repackaged as “anti-Muslim hostility” — it will chill free speech and silence legitimate criticism of Islam and its practices. Watch FSU External Affairs Officer Connie Shaw on GB News below 👇

The Free Speech Union

61,360 просмотров • 5 месяцев назад

🚨'Political Islam IS TRYING TO DOMINATE OUR SOCIETY' Free Speech Union's Connie Shaw discussed how Nick Timothy MP's comments on the Trafalgar Square mass Muslim prayer event has exposed the dangers of Labour's Islamophobia anti-Muslim hate definition. 'Labour handpicked five individuals who ALL have connections to ISLAMIST GROUPS' Mark Dolan | Connie Shaw
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🚨'Political Islam IS TRYING TO DOMINATE OUR SOCIETY' Free Speech Union's Connie Shaw discussed how Nick Timothy MP's comments on the Trafalgar Square mass Muslim prayer event has exposed the dangers of Labour's Islamophobia anti-Muslim hate definition. 'Labour handpicked five individuals who ALL have connections to ISLAMIST GROUPS' Mark Dolan | Connie Shaw

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15,998 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

The Free Speech Union has long warned that the official definition of Islamophobia — now repackaged as “anti-Muslim hostility” — would be used to silence legitimate criticism of Islam. Within weeks, Labour MPs had reported Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, branded him an “Islamophobe”, and called on the Prime Minister to remove him from his post. Last week, 27 Labour MPs reported Reform UK to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), accusing the party of Islamophobia and urging the Commission to investigate. Led by Afzal Khan, a leading campaigner for an official Islamophobia definition, the MPs cited Nigel Farage’s criticism of the mass Muslim prayer event in Trafalgar Square, alongside comments made by Lee Anderson and Sarah Pochin. This definition is already being weaponised to silence those who criticise Islam. It amounts to an Islamic blasphemy law by the back door. Hear from FSU Campaigns Officer Max Thompson 👇
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The Free Speech Union has long warned that the official definition of Islamophobia — now repackaged as “anti-Muslim hostility” — would be used to silence legitimate criticism of Islam. Within weeks, Labour MPs had reported Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, branded him an “Islamophobe”, and called on the Prime Minister to remove him from his post. Last week, 27 Labour MPs reported Reform UK to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), accusing the party of Islamophobia and urging the Commission to investigate. Led by Afzal Khan, a leading campaigner for an official Islamophobia definition, the MPs cited Nigel Farage’s criticism of the mass Muslim prayer event in Trafalgar Square, alongside comments made by Lee Anderson and Sarah Pochin. This definition is already being weaponised to silence those who criticise Islam. It amounts to an Islamic blasphemy law by the back door. Hear from FSU Campaigns Officer Max Thompson 👇

The Free Speech Union

37,417 просмотров • 1 месяц назад

Matthew Wright proves our point on LBC this morning. The official definition of Islamophobia — now repackaged as “anti-Muslim hostility” — is already silencing legitimate debate and criticism of Islam and its practices. It amounts to a de facto Muslim blasphemy law. The treatment of Nick Timothy by Labour MPs is deeply sinister. The Shadow Justice Secretary criticised mass Muslim prayer in Trafalgar Square, was reported to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, branded “Islamophobic”, and faced calls to resign from Labour MPs and even the Prime Minister. This morning, FSU External Affairs Officer Connie Shaw was invited on to discuss the comments made by Nick Timothy. Matthew Wright didn’t want to hear it. After the interview, he told another guest he had “closed her down” because she was “putting out anti-Muslim hatred”. Farcical. In a crowded field, Matthew is this week’s runner up as for chief enforcer of the blasphemy law this week. 👏
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Matthew Wright proves our point on LBC this morning. The official definition of Islamophobia — now repackaged as “anti-Muslim hostility” — is already silencing legitimate debate and criticism of Islam and its practices. It amounts to a de facto Muslim blasphemy law. The treatment of Nick Timothy by Labour MPs is deeply sinister. The Shadow Justice Secretary criticised mass Muslim prayer in Trafalgar Square, was reported to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, branded “Islamophobic”, and faced calls to resign from Labour MPs and even the Prime Minister. This morning, FSU External Affairs Officer Connie Shaw was invited on to discuss the comments made by Nick Timothy. Matthew Wright didn’t want to hear it. After the interview, he told another guest he had “closed her down” because she was “putting out anti-Muslim hatred”. Farcical. In a crowded field, Matthew is this week’s runner up as for chief enforcer of the blasphemy law this week. 👏

The Free Speech Union

787,673 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

People are rightly worried about the Government’s official definition of Islamophobia — repackaged as “anti-Muslim hostility”. In effect, it risks introducing a Muslim blasphemy law via the back door — 18 years after Parliament voted to abolish blasphemy laws. In our latest podcast episode, FSU General Secretary Lord Young of Acton speaks with the FSU’s new Director of Research and Policy, David Rose, whose investigative briefing exposed that all five members of the Working Group drafting the definition have links to Islamist organisations. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel 👇
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People are rightly worried about the Government’s official definition of Islamophobia — repackaged as “anti-Muslim hostility”. In effect, it risks introducing a Muslim blasphemy law via the back door — 18 years after Parliament voted to abolish blasphemy laws. In our latest podcast episode, FSU General Secretary Lord Young of Acton speaks with the FSU’s new Director of Research and Policy, David Rose, whose investigative briefing exposed that all five members of the Working Group drafting the definition have links to Islamist organisations. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel 👇

The Free Speech Union

35,252 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

In 2006, polling showed that 68% of Muslims in Britain think it should be a criminal offence to insult Islam. So far, Britain has chosen a path of appeasement and capitulation to Islamic blasphemy laws. Since Starmer came to power, cases received by the Free Speech Union of people being penalised for criticising Islam or Muslim cultural practices have increased by a multiple of 4. This was before the 'anti Muslim hostility definition' was introduced by Labour. All 5 members, hand picked by Labour, of the working group that came up with the definition have links to Islamist organisations.
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In 2006, polling showed that 68% of Muslims in Britain think it should be a criminal offence to insult Islam. So far, Britain has chosen a path of appeasement and capitulation to Islamic blasphemy laws. Since Starmer came to power, cases received by the Free Speech Union of people being penalised for criticising Islam or Muslim cultural practices have increased by a multiple of 4. This was before the 'anti Muslim hostility definition' was introduced by Labour. All 5 members, hand picked by Labour, of the working group that came up with the definition have links to Islamist organisations.

Connie Shaw

84,051 просмотров • 1 месяц назад

🚨 WHO IS DRAFTING THE ‘ISLAMOPHOBIA’ DEFINITION? The Government’s official definition of Islamophobia — now repackaged as “anti-Muslim hostility” — will have a chilling effect on free speech. It risks silencing legitimate criticism of Islam and its practices, and deterring people from speaking out about issues such as the grooming gangs scandal and Islamist extremism. So who was tasked with drafting Britain’s new Muslim blasphemy law? In a new report, the FSU’s Director of Research and Policy David Rose reveals that all five members of the Working Group responsible for drafting the definition have links to Islamist organisations. Watch the full podcast episode in the comments 👇
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🚨 WHO IS DRAFTING THE ‘ISLAMOPHOBIA’ DEFINITION? The Government’s official definition of Islamophobia — now repackaged as “anti-Muslim hostility” — will have a chilling effect on free speech. It risks silencing legitimate criticism of Islam and its practices, and deterring people from speaking out about issues such as the grooming gangs scandal and Islamist extremism. So who was tasked with drafting Britain’s new Muslim blasphemy law? In a new report, the FSU’s Director of Research and Policy David Rose reveals that all five members of the Working Group responsible for drafting the definition have links to Islamist organisations. Watch the full podcast episode in the comments 👇

The Free Speech Union

36,578 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

The official definition of Islamophobia — now repackaged as “anti-Muslim hostility” — will be used to suppress legitimate criticism of Islam and its practices. We are already seeing this play out. Less than a week after the Communities Secretary, Steve Reed, published the definition — assuring the public it would not stifle legitimate criticism of Islam — Nick Timothy is facing calls to resign after criticising mass ritual prayer by Muslims in Trafalgar Square. He has been accused of “anti-Muslim hostility” by a Labour MP and reported to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards. This is a Muslim blasphemy law by the back door. Today, the Free Speech Union has sent a pre-action letter to Steve Reed, threatening judicial review if the definition and guidance are not withdrawn immediately. This is one of the biggest fights we’ve taken on in our six-year history. Help us stop the Government’s de facto Muslim blasphemy law 👇
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The official definition of Islamophobia — now repackaged as “anti-Muslim hostility” — will be used to suppress legitimate criticism of Islam and its practices. We are already seeing this play out. Less than a week after the Communities Secretary, Steve Reed, published the definition — assuring the public it would not stifle legitimate criticism of Islam — Nick Timothy is facing calls to resign after criticising mass ritual prayer by Muslims in Trafalgar Square. He has been accused of “anti-Muslim hostility” by a Labour MP and reported to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards. This is a Muslim blasphemy law by the back door. Today, the Free Speech Union has sent a pre-action letter to Steve Reed, threatening judicial review if the definition and guidance are not withdrawn immediately. This is one of the biggest fights we’ve taken on in our six-year history. Help us stop the Government’s de facto Muslim blasphemy law 👇

The Free Speech Union

214,998 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

Who has been tasked with drafting the Government’s new Islamophobia definition? All five members of its Working Group have links to Islamist organisations — including the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) and Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND) — both subject to successive governments’ policies of non-engagement due to their extreme views. Some have even supported shutting down debate on issues such as the grooming gangs. In a new investigative briefing, our Director of Policy & Research, David Rose, exposes these troubling connections. If ministers press ahead with this rebranded and ever-expanding definition of “anti-Muslim hostility”, it risks chilling free speech and silencing legitimate criticism of Islam and its practices. Watch David Rose on GB News 👇
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Who has been tasked with drafting the Government’s new Islamophobia definition? All five members of its Working Group have links to Islamist organisations — including the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) and Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND) — both subject to successive governments’ policies of non-engagement due to their extreme views. Some have even supported shutting down debate on issues such as the grooming gangs. In a new investigative briefing, our Director of Policy & Research, David Rose, exposes these troubling connections. If ministers press ahead with this rebranded and ever-expanding definition of “anti-Muslim hostility”, it risks chilling free speech and silencing legitimate criticism of Islam and its practices. Watch David Rose on GB News 👇

The Free Speech Union

14,825 просмотров • 5 месяцев назад

Britain is to get a new 'anti-Muslim hostility tsar' under plans to be outlined by the government on Monday This will also include a new definition of Islamophobia The UK Labour government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a new role described as an “anti-Muslim hostility tsar” or “special representative on anti-Muslim hostility” as part of its upcoming social cohesion strategy The UK has fallen to Islam. It will soon become an official Islamic State
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Britain is to get a new 'anti-Muslim hostility tsar' under plans to be outlined by the government on Monday This will also include a new definition of Islamophobia The UK Labour government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a new role described as an “anti-Muslim hostility tsar” or “special representative on anti-Muslim hostility” as part of its upcoming social cohesion strategy The UK has fallen to Islam. It will soon become an official Islamic State

Wall Street Apes

47,447 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

“Hopefully after jury trials become the 14th U-turn, the Islamophobia definition will become the 15th”. The government’s official definition of Islamophobia — now repackaged as “anti-Muslim hostility” — will have a chilling effect on free speech. The decision to include racialisation and prejudicial stereotyping as a form of anti-Muslim hate is dangerous because it conflates Islam with race. Important conversations about Islam and its practices will be silenced. People will be deterred from legitimately questioning and challenging Islam for fear of being labelled as “Islamophobic”. Even without this de facto Muslim blasphemy law, we already have a culturally functioning definition of Islamophobia. A recent example includes the Conservative MP Rebecca Paul’s important report into the abuse Muslim women face within their own community being buried by the Women and Equalities Select Committee — despite the fact that it took evidence from the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), which the government has a policy of non-engagement with due to its links to extremism. An official definition will make matters far worse. It will also negatively impact those who decide to leave the religion of Islam. This includes FSU member Dheyaa, who fled Iraq, converted to Christianity, and burned a copy of the Quran in protest. He was then arrested and told he had committed a hate crime. Watch Connie Shaw on Talk 👇
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“Hopefully after jury trials become the 14th U-turn, the Islamophobia definition will become the 15th”. The government’s official definition of Islamophobia — now repackaged as “anti-Muslim hostility” — will have a chilling effect on free speech. The decision to include racialisation and prejudicial stereotyping as a form of anti-Muslim hate is dangerous because it conflates Islam with race. Important conversations about Islam and its practices will be silenced. People will be deterred from legitimately questioning and challenging Islam for fear of being labelled as “Islamophobic”. Even without this de facto Muslim blasphemy law, we already have a culturally functioning definition of Islamophobia. A recent example includes the Conservative MP Rebecca Paul’s important report into the abuse Muslim women face within their own community being buried by the Women and Equalities Select Committee — despite the fact that it took evidence from the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), which the government has a policy of non-engagement with due to its links to extremism. An official definition will make matters far worse. It will also negatively impact those who decide to leave the religion of Islam. This includes FSU member Dheyaa, who fled Iraq, converted to Christianity, and burned a copy of the Quran in protest. He was then arrested and told he had committed a hate crime. Watch Connie Shaw on Talk 👇

The Free Speech Union

38,618 просмотров • 5 месяцев назад

🚨👀 NEW FSU PODCAST OUT NOW “This is all part of a game plan and a playbook.” On this week’s episode, Connie Shaw is joined by former Prime Minister Liz Truss. In this wide-ranging interview, they discuss the fallout from remarks by the Shadow Justice Secretary criticising mass Muslim prayer in Trafalgar Square. It’s been two weeks since the Government announced the official definition of Islamophobia which is already being weaponised to silence legitimate criticism of Islam and its practices. Watch Liz Truss below 👇 Full episode available on our YouTube channel.
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🚨👀 NEW FSU PODCAST OUT NOW “This is all part of a game plan and a playbook.” On this week’s episode, Connie Shaw is joined by former Prime Minister Liz Truss. In this wide-ranging interview, they discuss the fallout from remarks by the Shadow Justice Secretary criticising mass Muslim prayer in Trafalgar Square. It’s been two weeks since the Government announced the official definition of Islamophobia which is already being weaponised to silence legitimate criticism of Islam and its practices. Watch Liz Truss below 👇 Full episode available on our YouTube channel.

The Free Speech Union

13,205 просмотров • 3 месяцев назад

The last time Labour adopted an Islamophobia definition, Labour-led councils didn’t speak up about grooming gangs because of fears of being called racist. Now, they are about to adopt a new definition and impose it on our public bodies without anyone seeing what is in it. No religion or religious group should be above legitimate criticism in a free society. Labour must end this work behind closed doors and publish the draft definition for full public scrutiny.
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The last time Labour adopted an Islamophobia definition, Labour-led councils didn’t speak up about grooming gangs because of fears of being called racist. Now, they are about to adopt a new definition and impose it on our public bodies without anyone seeing what is in it. No religion or religious group should be above legitimate criticism in a free society. Labour must end this work behind closed doors and publish the draft definition for full public scrutiny.

Claire Coutinho

299,351 просмотров • 8 месяцев назад

The Government's new ‘anti-Muslim hostility’ definition will make it harder to talk about Islamist extremism, FGM, and the grooming gangs. They’d rather restrict our right to criticise than deal with these problems head-on. It’s putting us all in danger.
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The Government's new ‘anti-Muslim hostility’ definition will make it harder to talk about Islamist extremism, FGM, and the grooming gangs. They’d rather restrict our right to criticise than deal with these problems head-on. It’s putting us all in danger.

Katie Lam

186,604 просмотров • 3 месяцев назад

The official definition of Islamophobia — now repackaged as “anti-Muslim hostility” — will make it harder for public institutions to deal with issues such as the grooming gangs scandal, Islamist extremism, gender inequality and violence against women. Additionally, rather than preventing genuine instances of violence and harassment, it will criminalise legitimate debate about Islam and further exacerbate community tensions. As Shadow Equalities Minister Claire Coutinho says in the latest FSU Podcast, there are already laws in place to deal with violence and harassment against any religious group. Rather than waste taxpayers’ money and reintroduce Britain’s blasphemy laws — for Islam alone — the Government should enforce the existing laws. We have already seen the dangers of an Islamophobia definition with the grooming gangs scandal. Many of the councils in which the gangs operated in had adopted the APPG definition. The report into the scandal stated that specifically discussing the grooming gangs constituted an act of anti-Muslim racism. Authorities looked the other way while these young girls were raped for fear of being accused of racism and Islamophobia. Watch Claire Coutinho and David Rose on the latest episode of the FSU Podcast 👇
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The official definition of Islamophobia — now repackaged as “anti-Muslim hostility” — will make it harder for public institutions to deal with issues such as the grooming gangs scandal, Islamist extremism, gender inequality and violence against women. Additionally, rather than preventing genuine instances of violence and harassment, it will criminalise legitimate debate about Islam and further exacerbate community tensions. As Shadow Equalities Minister Claire Coutinho says in the latest FSU Podcast, there are already laws in place to deal with violence and harassment against any religious group. Rather than waste taxpayers’ money and reintroduce Britain’s blasphemy laws — for Islam alone — the Government should enforce the existing laws. We have already seen the dangers of an Islamophobia definition with the grooming gangs scandal. Many of the councils in which the gangs operated in had adopted the APPG definition. The report into the scandal stated that specifically discussing the grooming gangs constituted an act of anti-Muslim racism. Authorities looked the other way while these young girls were raped for fear of being accused of racism and Islamophobia. Watch Claire Coutinho and David Rose on the latest episode of the FSU Podcast 👇

The Free Speech Union

10,385 просмотров • 18 дней назад

🚨📣 NEW BRIEFING An official definition of Islamophobia would be a direct threat to free speech. Last year, Communities Secretary Angela Rayner established a working group to draft one. In a new briefing, our Director of Policy and Research, David Rose, uncovers that all five members of the group have links to Islamist organisations. Even the only non-Muslim member — the chair, former Conservative MP and Attorney General Dominic Grieve — has admitted to taking advice from the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) and Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND), both organisations with a long record of promoting extreme views. Watch David below and read the full briefing in the comments 👇
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🚨📣 NEW BRIEFING An official definition of Islamophobia would be a direct threat to free speech. Last year, Communities Secretary Angela Rayner established a working group to draft one. In a new briefing, our Director of Policy and Research, David Rose, uncovers that all five members of the group have links to Islamist organisations. Even the only non-Muslim member — the chair, former Conservative MP and Attorney General Dominic Grieve — has admitted to taking advice from the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) and Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND), both organisations with a long record of promoting extreme views. Watch David below and read the full briefing in the comments 👇

The Free Speech Union

28,590 просмотров • 5 месяцев назад

An official definition of Islamophobia — now repackaged as “anti-Muslim hostility” — will have a chilling effect on free speech and inflame already fragile community tensions. If the government presses ahead, it risks reintroducing Britain’s blasphemy laws and effectively banning criticism of Islam and its practices. It would also silence discussion of vital issues, including the grooming gangs scandal and Islamist extremism. In a free society, no religion should be afforded greater protection than others or shielded from criticism. We have already seen cases — such as in the West Midlands — where police have capitulated to Islamist extremists. Public services must not be deterred from doing their jobs — especially those responsible for keeping us safe — for fear of being labelled “Islamophobic”. Watch FSU Campaigns Officer Max Thompson explain the dangers of an official definition of Islamophobia 👇
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An official definition of Islamophobia — now repackaged as “anti-Muslim hostility” — will have a chilling effect on free speech and inflame already fragile community tensions. If the government presses ahead, it risks reintroducing Britain’s blasphemy laws and effectively banning criticism of Islam and its practices. It would also silence discussion of vital issues, including the grooming gangs scandal and Islamist extremism. In a free society, no religion should be afforded greater protection than others or shielded from criticism. We have already seen cases — such as in the West Midlands — where police have capitulated to Islamist extremists. Public services must not be deterred from doing their jobs — especially those responsible for keeping us safe — for fear of being labelled “Islamophobic”. Watch FSU Campaigns Officer Max Thompson explain the dangers of an official definition of Islamophobia 👇

The Free Speech Union

48,216 просмотров • 6 месяцев назад

Mike Graham calls for a definition of Anglophobia, as Angela Rayner is to set up a body investigating the definition of Islamophobia. "Forget about Islamophobia, there are people in this Labour government, and I count Keir Starmer among them, who actually hate Britain." Mike Graham 🇬🇧
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Mike Graham calls for a definition of Anglophobia, as Angela Rayner is to set up a body investigating the definition of Islamophobia. "Forget about Islamophobia, there are people in this Labour government, and I count Keir Starmer among them, who actually hate Britain." Mike Graham 🇬🇧

Talk

149,962 просмотров • 1 год назад

‘We are not surprised at all, it has allowed Labour to show its true colours.’ External Affairs officer at the Free Speech Union, Connie Shaw, gives her take on her debate with LBC’s Matthew Wright on a mass prayer event in Trafalgar Square. 📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604
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‘We are not surprised at all, it has allowed Labour to show its true colours.’ External Affairs officer at the Free Speech Union, Connie Shaw, gives her take on her debate with LBC’s Matthew Wright on a mass prayer event in Trafalgar Square. 📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604

GB News

158,233 просмотров • 3 месяцев назад

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. Watch FSU External Affairs Officer Connie Shaw on Talk 👇
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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. Watch FSU External Affairs Officer Connie Shaw on Talk 👇

The Free Speech Union

15,093 просмотров • 1 месяц назад