Written questions

Anti-Muslim Hostility

2026-07-14 · Home Office · HL2154 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what safeguards are in place to ensure that the policing of Islamophobia does not exceed the legal framework regarding the protection of those with religious beliefs.

Answer

The Government is committed to tackling all forms of religious hatred. There is no hierarchy of hate, and protections under the law apply equally.The Government is clear that the policing of hate crime must be carried out in accordance with the law. The G...