Church apology after guidance declares sex only for straight married couples

January 31, 2020 Article

The archbishops of Canterbury and York have apologised after the Church of England (CofE) declared only heterosexual married couples should have sex. Archbishops Justin Welby and John Sentamu said they took responsibility for releasing the CofE statement last week which they acknowledged had “jeopardised trust”. The pastoral guidance was issued to clergy after a recent […]

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Islamic school accuses Ofsted of ‘draconian’ practices after inadequate rating

January 30, 2020 Article

An Islamic girls’ school has accused Ofsted of “draconian” practices, after it was rated inadequate by inspectors who found an inflammatory leaflet in its library. Inspectors gave the lowest available rating to Birchfield Independent Girls’ School in Aston, Birmingham, after discovering the leaflet giving details of a meeting held in London in 1994 to promote […]

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“Look at your headscarf,” Muslim woman abused and assaulted by a group of young women

January 28, 2020 Article

A Muslim woman had her hijab pulled in a targeted assault after walking past a...

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Burkina Faso enlist civilians in fight against Islamic extremism

January 24, 2020 Article

Burkina Faso’s parliament has approved legislation allowing the military to use civilian volunteers in the fight against Islamic extremism. The decision underscores how outnumbered soldiers are amid rising attacks across the West African country. The tactic is not without risk. Burkina Faso’s military has been criticised for killings carried out during its crackdown on extremism, […]

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Extinction Rebellion is Not an Extremist Group Says Minister

January 23, 2020 Article

Home Office minister Brandon Lewis has said that Extinction Rebellion is “in no way considered an extremist group” after it was listed as a terrorist threat by police. Mr Lewis said: “We are clear that the right to peaceful protest is a cornerstone of our just society and an indispensable channel of political and social […]

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Analysis: why do the UK-born children of migrants feel more discriminated against?

January 21, 2020 Article

The children of migrants born in the UK are more likely to feel discriminated against...

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After 15 Years, it is Time to Move on – Fiyaz Mughal

January 16, 2020 Article

After 15 years and founding Faith Matters on the primary basis of building stronger relations between Muslims and Jews, the organisation has developed to provide some of the most innovative and ground-breaking projects around countering extremism and hate crimes. As part of this work, we delivered over 7 years of work on supporting social cohesion, […]

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White supremacist sticker removed from Sunderland bus stop

January 15, 2020 Article

A white supremacist sticker which appeared on a bus stop in Sunderland over the weekend...

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Money Flows Funding Non-Violent Extremism Need to Be Investigated

January 15, 2020 Article

Tackling non-violent and violent extremism involves community engagement work and due diligence capabilities and interventions from security services. It also involves community based projects which upskill the knowledge based of parents and young people, provide some theological challenge and practical pastoral care to individuals. Just some of the ways to counter extremism. Yet, as we […]

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