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| UK Anti-terror legislation condemned | |
| 2005-08-16 | |
Muslim groups have condemned proposed anti-terrorism legislation saying it could lead to the "demonisation" of legitimate Islamic values and beliefs. An Islamic Human Rights Commission statement has 38 signatories, including the Muslim Association of Britain. Plans to close mosques accused of "fomenting extremism" could create a "very radical sub-culture which we all seek to prevent", the statement says.
Massoud Shadjareh, chairman of the Islamic Human Rights Commission, said: "The British Muslim community has always been a law-abiding community and all its endeavours to create a just society have been entirely peaceful. "However, we will not allow the demonising, devaluing or targeting of the concept of Islam which will we hold very dear." The government's suggested banning of pressure group Hizb ut-Tahrir is also criticised by the Commission. Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain is also one of the signatories to the six-point statement, a response to government measures in the wake of the London bombings. The statement calls for "any disagreement" with a political organisation to be expressed through debate not censorship. "We fear that recent events are being exploited by some sections in society to demonise legitimate Islamic values and beliefs," it adds. It also:
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| Posted by:Howard UK |
| #4 Looks like UK hate crimes have shot up: Bombings fuel race tensions Residents of the Jesus Green estate in Bethnal Green claim the police have failed to take action over a spate of attacks in the area in the last few weeks. An anonymous resident claimed that since July 21, Asian youths have carried out over a dozen attacks on whites in and around Columbia Road. She said one man had been admitted to the Royal London Hospital in a critical condition after being glassed and kicked, while a retired priest had been set upon with bike chains. Police could not confirm these incidents. Oh, but this isn't what the IHRC wants kufrs to know. |
| Posted by: ed 2005-08-16 08:40 |
| #3 "The British Muslim community has always been a law-abiding community and all its endeavours to create a just society have been entirely peaceful. "However, we will not allow the demonising, devaluing or targeting of the concept of Islam which will we hold very dear." "We've always been very peaceful, but if you try to stop the traitors and mass murderers among us, that may change." Charming people. |
| Posted by: Robert Crawford 2005-08-16 08:25 |
| #2 could create a "very radical sub-culture which we all seek to prevent" Too late. Your whole religion is a radical sub-culture. |
| Posted by: Spot 2005-08-16 08:22 |
| #1 Labels plans to deport foreign nationals to nations known for human rights abuses Nobody else wants you. |
| Posted by: 2b 2005-08-16 08:04 |