Prejudice, Islamophobia': Free speech fears as UK redefines extremism
The UK government's new definition of extremism is criticized for targeting groups advocating for Muslims' civil rights.
How has UK extremism definition changed and why is it attracting criticism?
The new definition of extremism shifts focus from action to ideology. Gove's definition targets violence, hatred, or intolerance promoting ideologies.
Ministers and civil servants will be prohibited from engaging with organizations falling under the new extremism definition.
Watch live as Michael Gove gives statement on new extremism definition
The UK government unveils a new extremism definition that includes conduct falling short of criminality. Groups meeting the definition will lose government funding and access.
New extremism definition unveiled by government
Certain groups may lose government funding under new extremism definition.
Criticism from various stakeholders regarding the government's approach to extremism.
Prejudice, Islamophobia': Free speech fears as UK redefines extremism
The UK government's new definition of extremism is criticized for targeting groups advocating for Muslims' civil rights.
How has UK extremism definition changed and why is it attracting criticism?
The new definition of extremism shifts focus from action to ideology. Gove's definition targets violence, hatred, or intolerance promoting ideologies.
Ministers and civil servants will be prohibited from engaging with organizations falling under the new extremism definition.
Watch live as Michael Gove gives statement on new extremism definition
The UK government unveils a new extremism definition that includes conduct falling short of criminality. Groups meeting the definition will lose government funding and access.
New extremism definition unveiled by government
Certain groups may lose government funding under new extremism definition.
Criticism from various stakeholders regarding the government's approach to extremism.
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Bringing communities together should be the government's priority, emphasizing unity over division. Pressure from MPs may be influencing a shift towards this approach.
An appalling direction': UK activists criticise plans to redefine extremism
Various veterans criticize government's plans to broaden the definition of extremism, concerned about implications for causes including anti-apartheid activism and hunting.
Concerns arise from both Labour and Conservative sides that the proposed definition could encompass groups like anti-abortion activists, leading to a potential backlash.