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flag UK delays formal Islamophobia definition, citing "anti-Muslim hostility," amid rising hate crimes and criticism over weakened anti-racism efforts.

flag The UK government has delayed adopting a formal definition of Islamophobia, opting instead for "anti-Muslim hostility," a shift critics say weakens efforts to combat racism against Muslims. flag Data shows a 19% rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes in England and Wales by March 2025, with Muslims disproportionately targeted for violence. flag Despite adopting the IHRA definition for anti-Semitism in 2016, the government has not extended the same framework to Islamophobia, allowing criticism of Islam to be shielded under free speech claims while Muslims face systemic bias in policing, employment, and media. flag A 2024 European report confirms Islamophobia is increasingly institutionalized across Europe, embedded in policy and public discourse.

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