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Islamophobia definition ‘could stifle free speech’

The government’s definition of Islamophobia is too vague to protect freedom of speech, according to the founder of Tell Mama, a charity to address anti-Muslim hatred.

Fiyaz Mughal, who also set up Muslims Against Antisemitism and Faith Matters, joined others warning ministers in a letter that there were still “profound concerns” about the definition, despite it being watered down from initial proposals.

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