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British board of imams to tackle extremists |
2008-07-13 |
![]() Its members have been recommended by leading moderates in the Muslim community and will be technically independent, although the government is expected to provide civil service support, a secretariat and members’ expenses. Hazel Blears, the communities secretary, will announce the committee as part of an anti-extremism strategy called Prevent, devised following the 2005 London bombings. It tries to foster close contacts between Muslims and the rest of society to combat the glorification of terrorism. The Muslim public affairs committee questioned whether the board would address issues relevant to Muslims’ lives. “To be successful, this initiative must have credibility with the Muslim community as a whole. What matters is what happens at the grass roots in someone’s local mosque,” said a spokeswoman. The government is concerned that extremist leaders who preach jihad have been able to radicalise young Muslims, partly because of the failure of leading Islamic figures to challenge them. A committee of Muslim young people will try to ensure the policies are relevant to them and do not inadvertently lead to further radicalisation. The government also plans to support Muslim women by providing discussion groups and work placements. As part of the Prevent strategy, Blears will go on an international tour to learn the roots of British Muslims. A spokesman said: “Hazel is going to the subcontinent to deepen her understanding of communities.” |
Posted by:ryuge |
#2 don't know id this is "set a thief to catch a thief" or not - more like setting a fox to watch the henhouse. |
Posted by: Spaiper Borgia5379 2008-07-13 15:46 |
#1 More nonsense. Merely accomodating the conquerers. Obey British law or leave. That should be the only choice. No discussion, councils, or boards required. Just a stiff backbone to go with the upper lips. |
Posted by: Woozle Elmeter 2700 2008-07-13 15:41 |