"That is why we published a counter-extremism strategy which confronts all forms of extremist ideology head-on, supports mainstream voices, and builds stronger and more cohesive communities. The UK government's inability to accurately define extremism puts it at risk of undermining relations with Muslim communities, according to a report from parliamentary group the Joint Committee on Human Rights. The current definition is: "the vocal or active opposition to our fundamental values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and the mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs." But critics say that is not enough – they want an explicit definition.
The UK government's inability to accurately define extremism puts it at risk of undermining relations with Muslim communities, according to a report from parliamentary group the Joint Committee on Human Rights. The current definition is: "the vocal or active opposition to our fundamental values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and the mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs." But critics say that is not enough – they want an explicit definition.