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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Anti-Muslim hatred definition will in 'no way' restrict free speech, says Reed

The government's new anti-Muslim hostility definition balances protecting Muslims from abuse while preserving freedom to criticise Islam, according to the communities secretary.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Home Office urged to make it easier for mosques to apply for protection

Home Office guidance says mosques should apply for security measures provided for free by the Home Office if they have experienced or feel vulnerable to hate crime, of if there has been hate crime in the area towards other places of worship or their congregants. However, it advises applicants to provide detailed evidence of incidents, such as graffiti, or police reports, saying that applications that do not include strong evidence are unlikely to be successful.
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