The British government has published a new definition of extremism in response to a surge in hate crimes following Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel, a move critics warn could threaten free speech.

The UK government released a new definition of extremism on Thursday in response to a rise in extremist threats across the country. Groups that meet the new definition will be automatically barred ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain unveiled a new definition of extremism on Thursday in response to an eruption of hate crimes against Jews and Muslims since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, although ...

Communities Secretary Michael Gove has unveiled a new definition of extremism - as "the promotion or advancement of... violence, hatred or intolerance" He tells the Commons that groups like British ...

Government plans to broaden its definition of extremism to try to tackle growing Islamist and far-right activity in the UK has sparked alarm among religious groups. The current definition – "vocal or ...

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain unveiled a new definition of extremism on Thursday in response to an eruption of hate crimes against Jews and Muslims since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, although ...

The British government is broadening its definition of “extremism”. On Sunday, the Observer revealed that Communities Secretary Michael Gove is close to finalising a review of “non-violent extremism” ...

LONDON, March 14 (Reuters) - Britain unveiled a on Thursday to counter a surge in hate crimes, raising some concerns it would inhibit free speech and unfairly target Muslim groups. The previous ...

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak earlier this month hit out at 'mob rule' after recent pro-Palestinian protests - Copyright AFP/File STR UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ...