Steve Reed
UK Minister Condemns London Mosque for Excluding Women from Public Charity Run
Oct 15, 2025 02:16 am CST
UK Communities Secretary Steve Reed has condemned the East London Mosque for barring women from its annual charity run in a public park, calling the exclusion "absolutely unacceptable." The event, advertised as "inclusive" but restricted to males and young girls under 12, has sparked controversy and potential investigation by the Equality and Human Rights Commission for possible violations of UK equality laws.
British Sikh Organization Challenges Proposed Islamophobia Definition Over Discrimination Concerns
Oct 08, 2025 03:08 am CST
The Network of Sikh Organisations in the UK is preparing a legal challenge against the government's proposed Islamophobia definition, arguing it could discriminate against other religious communities and restrict free speech. The pre-action letter for judicial review comes as ministers consider recommendations from the Working Group on Anti-Muslim Hatred, with concerns raised about the potential impact on religious expression and community cohesion.