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flag UK forms group to define Islamophobia, balancing hate crime protection with free speech concerns.

flag The UK government has established a working group, led by former Conservative minister Dominic Grieve, to create a definition of Islamophobia or anti-Muslim hatred within six months. flag This follows a rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes. flag The Labour party will use the definition to address discrimination against Muslims. flag Critics argue that the term "Islamophobia" could chill free speech, preferring "anti-Muslim hatred" to align with existing hate crime laws. flag The non-statutory definition aims to balance protecting Muslim communities with freedom of expression.

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