Atheists could be silenced under Labour's new 'Islamophobia' definition, campaigners warn

Free speech campaigners have claimed atheists could be be silenced by Labour s new definition of Islamophobia. In a letter to the Government, the Free Speech Union (FSU) suggested the new definition would capture activities and speech that infringed upon people s rights to freedom of thought and expression. A new definition of Islamophobia is expected to be set out as part of guidance on anti Muslim hatred. However critics have argued the move could act as a backdoor "blasphemy law" and limit

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Atheists could be silenced under Labour's new 'Islamophobia' definition, campaigners warn

Free speech campaigners have claimed atheists could be be silenced by Labour s new definition of Islamophobia. In a letter to the Government, the Free Speech Union (FSU) suggested the new definition would capture activities and speech that infringed upon people s rights to freedom of thought and expression. A new definition of Islamophobia is expected to be set out as part of guidance on anti Muslim hatred. However critics have argued the move could act as a backdoor "blasphemy law" and limit

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