A new Bill has been introduced to Parliament to tackle the problem of Sharia courts in England and Wales. Under the Bill, it will become a crime punishable by up to five years in prison to falsely claim legal jurisdiction … Continue reading
Europe backed the burkha yesterday by ruling that the controversial Muslim veils should not be banned. MPs from 47 countries voted unanimously that outlawing the full-face veils would deny women “who genuinely and freely desire to do so” the right … Continue reading
The leader of UKIP has said the Islamic veil should be banned as it represents fear and is a security risk. Speaking in a phone-in on BBC 5 live, Lord Pearson said there was a “problem” within Islam because some … Continue reading
Anti-fascist demonstrators blockaded the road outside Parliament yesterday in an attempt to prevent a march in support of far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders. The Freedom Party leader, who attempted to enter the country last February but was detained on landing … Continue reading
The controversial far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders appeared at the House of Lords today to screen an anti-Islam film and denounce the religion as “totalitarian” and incompatible with democracy. The visit, which was originally planned for last year, sparked demonstrations … Continue reading
The UK Independence Party is to call for a ban on the burka and the niqab – the Islamic cloak that covers women from head to toe and the mask that conceals most of the face – claiming they affront … Continue reading
The UK Independence Party is set to head in a fresh direction, fighting radical Islam, with the election today of a replacement for Nigel Farage as its national leader. The two favourites to take over from Mr Farage are committed … Continue reading
The far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders intends to travel to London next week after an immigration tribunal ruling overturned a ban on visiting Britain. The Home Office said it was disappointed after the tribunal rejected its claim that his presence … Continue reading
“Geert Wilders has been an open and relentless preacher of hate, there is little difference between his views and those of the far right. We have no problem with the challenge of criticisms to our faith, but the film that … Continue reading
Geert Wilders, the rightwing Dutch politician accused of Islamophobia, was today refused entry to the UK after arriving at Heathrow airport in London. Wilders was due to show his 17-minute film Fitna, which criticises the Qur’an as a “fascist book”, … Continue reading