“In 2005 a parliamentary committee against antisemitism was established to ‘confront and defeat antisemitism in this country and beyond’. At a time when anti-Muslim bigotry has become pervasive and is now translating into actual hate crimes, it is surely crucial that a similar committee against Islamophobia is also set up to monitor and help combat anti-Muslim prejudice and discrimination.”

Inayat Bunglawala at Comment is Free, 27 August 2009