Overview
- Documents reported by The Times show a call for evidence was sent to the Muslim Council of Britain, the Muslim Association of Britain and Friends of Al‑Aqsa, with the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign also asked to contribute.
- The Home Office maintains that non‑engagement with the MCB remains government policy, even as the review seeks input from organisations previously frozen out of formal relations.
- Critics including Fiyaz Mughal and shadow equalities minister Claire Coutinho argued the invitations conflict with stated policy and give a platform to groups they say have pushed divisive messages.
- MAB said it was appropriate to consult communities directly affected by potential legal changes and rejected claims it is linked to the Muslim Brotherhood.
- Commissioned by the home secretary and led by former DPP Lord Macdonald, the review is examining whether laws protect communities from hate and intimidation while safeguarding lawful protest and free speech.