Tags: Extremism

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Hindu manifesto demands would silence human rights groups, NSS warns

Manifesto says linking caste to Hinduism is example of 'Hinduphobia'. Read More »

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Former Ofsted chief to speak at NSS conference

"Muscular liberalism" advocate Amanda Spielman to speak about religious interference in education at Secularism 2024. Read More »

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NSS welcomes support for schools facing religious intimidation

Schools and teachers facing blasphemy accusations must be better protected, report recommends. Read More »

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Charity compares women who don’t wear hijab to ‘unwrapped sweets’

One True Message Foundation compares women who do not wear hijab to 'unwrapped sweets' that have been 'treaded on' Read More »

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NSS: Report reveals ‘inherent danger’ of Islamophobia definition

Creeping restriction of free expression illustrated in report's account of increasingly spurious accusations of 'Islamophobia'. Read More »

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School’s decision to restrict prayer rituals lawful, court finds

Disadvantage to Muslim pupils outweighed by need to promote interests of whole school community, judge says. Read More »

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Response unit needed to tackle blasphemy flashpoints, report says

Recommendations echo NSS calls for more support for schools facing religious intimidation and threats. Read More »

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Anti-blasphemy extremism “gaining momentum” in UK, report warns

Counter-extremism report recommends review of religious charities linked to anti-blasphemy activism. Read More »

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New extremism definition may put free speech at risk, NSS warns

Proposed definition could 'label secularists as extremists'. Read More »

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Regulator to investigate GP who led proscribed Islamist group

Following NSS intervention, medical regulator says there are "potential fitness to practice concerns" over GP who led Islamist group. Read More »

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GP who leads proscribed Islamist group suspended by NHS

NSS urges General Medical Council to consider whether Dr Wahid Shaida is fit to practice. Read More »

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Lives “endangered” at school which restricted prayer rituals

NSS calls for government action after school subjected to death threats and bomb scares. Read More »