I thought it was worth going a little further in attempting to provide some of the factual foundations that need to underpin a discussion both about the Henry Nowak case and the broader circumstances including discussions about policing practices and especially allegations of “two-tier policing” targeting white British people. Ian Paul has written on his… Continue reading The facts relating to the Henry Nowak case (2) What is the law in relation to arrest and handcuffing?
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Honouring or dishonouring Henry Nowak’s memory
My reflection on the political reaction to Vikrum Digwa’s conviction for the murder of Henry Nowak can be summed up as : There have now been four wrongs in relation to the horrific murder of Henry Nowak. 1. The murder itself 2. The deceit by the murderer aided by family to attempt to cover up.… Continue reading Honouring or dishonouring Henry Nowak’s memory
Was murder treated less seriously than anti-racism?
The case of Henry Nowak”s murder is distressing. It’s clear that the police made mistakes and that a young man and his family were seriously let down. It is also clear that an evil and violent crime was committed. However, we need to be careful in our responses. We are seeing Nowak now used as… Continue reading Was murder treated less seriously than anti-racism?
On cultures that create space for racism and antisemitism
I remember last summer and autumn talking to friends about the impact of the Raising the Colours movement, some of the statements made in debate by Charlie Kirk and the Unite the Kingdom marches. One of the main things that came across was that not only did those words and actions create an environment of… Continue reading On cultures that create space for racism and antisemitism
A brief response to Tim Dieppe (Christian Concern) on the Government’s working definition of anti Muslim hatred
Some while back, the proposed definition of “Islamophobia” was leaked. There were numerous responses and I particularly engaged with Tim Dieppe of Christian Concern at the time. The definition has now been officially published and Tim has written for Evangelicals Now again here. Because I’ve already given a detailed response, I don’t think there is… Continue reading A brief response to Tim Dieppe (Christian Concern) on the Government’s working definition of anti Muslim hatred
The wee-flea on Islamophobia
David Robertson, aka The Wee Flea has shared his latest Christian Today article on his blog. In it he responds to the recently shared proposal for a definition of “Islamophobia” from the UK Government. Robertson expresses concerns that this amounts to a return to the blasphemy laws of the past but specifically designed to protect… Continue reading The wee-flea on Islamophobia
Would the Bondi Beach massacre have been less likely without Muslim immigration?
I saw this claim on Facebook recently. It seems that the person posting knows nothing of either history or the human heart. History is sadly full of examples of antisemitism and violent atrocities against Jews. Here in England, there are too many brutal examples. There was the massacre of Jews trapped in Clifford’s Tower, York… Continue reading Would the Bondi Beach massacre have been less likely without Muslim immigration?
The leaked Islamophobia definition is not the threat some are claiming
Evangelicals Now have shared the leaked definition of Islamophobia that a government working party have been drafting. “Anti-Muslim hostility is engaging in or encouraging criminal acts, including acts of violence, vandalism of property, and harassment and intimidation whether physical, verbal, written or electronically communicated, which is directed at Muslims or those perceived to be Muslims… Continue reading The leaked Islamophobia definition is not the threat some are claiming
Immigrants and asylum seekers are neighbours to be loved and welcomed not invaders to fear
I recently observed to a friend that when it comes to antisemitism we seem to find ourselves compelled to defend and reason rather than simply call out the racism for what it is. However, I’ve realised that actually that isn’t so unique to antisemitism within Evsngelical Christian circles. Rather, the same pressures are there as… Continue reading Immigrants and asylum seekers are neighbours to be loved and welcomed not invaders to fear
Why I’ve changed my mind on hate crime and Islamophobia
If you had asked me, even just a few years ago about hate crime and particularly Islamophobia, you would have met with some scepticism. My general outlook is that we should not overburden people with laws and regulations. I also would have argued generally speaking that the police and courts had all the powers they… Continue reading Why I’ve changed my mind on hate crime and Islamophobia
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