Definition of anti-Muslim hate will not harm free speech, says Steve Reed

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The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new definition of anti-Muslim hate, but the communities secretary is adamant that this will not restrict freedom of speech. Steve Reed told MPs that while the government had a duty to act against record levels of hate crime against Muslims, it was also important to ensure that ‘clear expectations’ were set for all individuals in Britain - including those who are new arrivals and existing members of society - to learn English as part of their integration into British life. Reed emphasized that ‘you can’t tackle a problem if you can’t describe it’, highlighting the need for a clear definition of anti-Muslim hate before taking steps to address it.

Source: World news | The Guardian

Author: Ben Quinn Political correspondent

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as I was saying… isn’t it wild that we’re still having this conversation about defining anti-Muslim hate? like, shouldn’t we be focusing on actual solutions instead of just labeling things “hate”? i mean, what’s the point of a definition if we can’t even agree on how to apply it in practice? and don’t get me started on the whole “learn English as part of integration” thing… that sounds like a thinly veiled way for politicians to justify further marginalization. (what do you think?) - 8 months ago