Perils of the Israel model

2 December, 2006

Critiquing India’s ‘do or die’ attitude towards ‘terrorism’, Bidwai analyses New Delhi’s obsession with the Israeli model and its moral and practical implications.

It is an increasingly sad truth that much of what is understood to be nefarious racist, discriminatory, unjust and / or violent policy in various nation states follows policy and precedent set by successive Israeli administrations and its security forces. This dubious accolade is neither

What’s new at www.ihrc.org.uk?

1 December, 2006

The new ‘Know Your Rights” leaflets are out and you can also read our material on the recent successes of IHRC’s contribution in the freeing of a Mirza Tahir Hussain from death row in Pakistan.

Press Release: Extradition Decision could Legitimize Torture of British Citizens

30 November, 2006

The Islamic Human Rights Commission is deeply concerned about the ramifications of today’s High Court decision to extradite British citizens Babar Ahmad and Harun Rashid Aswat to the US.

The Veil: A Mark of Seperation or Statement of Identity

30 November, 2006

Jack Straw’s comments opened the debate on the veil, now herar the opinion of muslim and non-muslim alike, as well as IHRC’s head of research Arzu Merali.

The Veil: A Mark of Separation or Statement of Identity?

30 November, 2006

Held on Thursday 30th November 2006 at Mason Lecture Theatre, London E1.

Alert: New Updated ‘Know Your Rights’ Leaflets are Now Available to Order

30 November, 2006

In light of the ever-increasing focus upon the Muslim community in Britain, IHRC, in conjunction with Arani Solicitors, has published new and updated Know Your Rights Leaflets.

Alert: Prominent Muslim Scholar Imam Anwar al-Awlaki Detained in Yemen

28 November, 2006

A prominent Muslim scholar who has been detained incommunicado for the past two months in Yemen and may face torture or ill treatment in custody. Sample letters are pasted below.