Produced by: Tarun Mishra Designed by: Manoj Kumar
Fiyaz Mughal, slated to become the UK government's inaugural anti-Muslim hatred tsar, has withdrawn from the position following threats from extremists, according to a report by Daily Mail.
Mughal, initially expected to serve as Rishi Sunak's Islamophobia advisor, decided to step aside amidst accusations of being a "sell-out" by both far-right and Islamist groups for his support to bring peace between both Muslims and Jewish communities.
Mughal pointed out allegations of some UK civil servants harbouring sympathies towards extremist groups, adding complexity to his decision-making process.
Victoria Atkins, the health secretary, emphasized the importance of preventing extremist ideologies from infiltrating society, advocating for a balanced approach between freedom of speech and citizens' safety.
Under the proposed approach, organizations falling under the new extremism classification could face severe repercussions, including blacklisting by government ministers and termination of public funding.
Michael Gove, the levelling up and communities secretary, is spearheading efforts to refine the UK government's definition of extremism, aiming to address the surge in extremist threats triggered by recent geopolitical events.
Gove's forthcoming announcement of the new extremism definition is anticipated to impact public gatherings, with potential implications for participants in pro-Palestine marches, encouraging critical reflection on event organizers.
Gove emphasized the importance of clarifying the nature of extremist organizations to empower well-intentioned protesters to make informed decisions regarding their involvement in such events, aiming to foster greater awareness and accountability within civil society.