(National-UAE) An official definition of Islamophobia would present a risk to free speech, and plans to introduce one should be ditched, the UK government’s adviser on terror laws has said.
Jonathan Hall, the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, said a definition would not protect Muslims from hatred.
Former Conservative attorney general Dominic Grieve was appointed by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner in February to lead a review into creating a new definition of Islamophobia, amid an increase in anti-Muslim abuse.
The definition will guide the government and other bodies regarding discrimination against Muslims but will not have a statutory basis.
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