An analysis of how overt and covert racist and Islamophobic stereotyping in the media works, with specific reference to the ‘ricin incident’ in the UK earlier this year.
In an increasingly globalised world, where law is seen as the principal carrier of the few values still shared by diverse nations, it is ironic that the UK Government is undermining its commitment…
Highlights of IHRC’s seminar of 8th September 2002 highlighting the backlash against British Muslims are now available to listen to on-line.
Sultana Tafadar overviews the use of anti-terrorist and other legislation against British Muslims in the last year. Victims of the anti-terrorism regime numbered in their thousands. Download the report here. This report seeks to provide a brief overview of what has taken place since September
The Australian government has indicated that it will pass “security legislation” based on the UK Terrorism Act 2000 and Anti-Crime and Security Act 2001.
Home Secretary David Blunkett is taking steps to introduce emergency legislation as a result of the atrocities of September 11. The Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill includes measures to detain terrorist suspects indefinitely without trial.
IHRC has a number of further concerns regarding the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill currently being pushed through parliament in an unprecedented attempt to curtail civil liberties in the UK.
