Robust legal protections for religious freedom are essential in a liberal society. However, this does not mean religious activity is exempt from liberal, secular laws or ring-fenced from robust public criticism. By privileging religious sensibilities in secular institutions while simultaneously censoring peaceful religious speech, the UK has betrayed this principle. » Read More
This week marked the second International Day to Combat Islamophobia, a day of recognition accepted unanimously by all members of the United Nations. Islam is the second largest religion in the world. Around quarter of all people on the planet are Muslims. In modern history, atrocities have taken place against Muslims right across the globe
Julian Knight has told Colin Graves to ‘put up or shut up’ as he accused the former Yorkshire Country Cricket (YCCC) chair of interfering in the running of the club. The chair of the digital, culture, media and sport, committee read out a letter from the club’s former chairman, Roger Hutton, accusing Graves of “substantial…
Former Yorkshire County cricketer Azeem Rafiq has outlined the extensive racist abuse he received whilst playing for the club. Talking to the digital, culture, media and sport parliamentary committee, Rafiq said: “I felt isolated, humiliated at times, constant use of the word ‘Paki’. “In 2017 pre-season tour we were in a place and Gary Ballance…
