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Tackling Islamophobia

Proceeding contribution from Sarah Owen (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 7 December 2023. It occurred during Backbench debate on Tackling Islamophobia.

On the anti-Muslim hatred and Islamophobia that the Minister describes, could she define what that Islamophobia is? In May 2023 one of her ministerial colleagues in the Department said that they would not accept the APPG’s definition and wrote:

“The proposed definition could also unintentionally undermine freedom of speech and prevent legitimate criticism of Islamist extremism or unacceptable cultural practices.”

Can the Minister describe how that is the case?

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

742 cc561-2 

Session

2023-24

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber
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