British Muslims Extol BBC for Acting Against Racism 16 Jan 2004 The Muslim Council of Britain expressed its relief at the news today that Robert Kilroy-Silk is to step down as the presenter of the Kilroy programme. `We hope today’s BBC decision will se... Press Releases Jan 16, 2004
British Muslims Dismiss Kilroy’s ‘Regret’ Over Sunday Express Rant 12 Jan 2004 The Muslim Council of Britain have dismissed Kilroy-Silk’s expression of ‘regret’ as hollow and devoid of any genuine contrition. The MCB considers Kilroy’s statement of ‘regret’ as motiva... Press Releases Jan 12, 2004
MCB Welcomes BBC Decision To Suspend Kilroy 09 Jan 2004 The Muslim Council of Britain welcomes the BBC’s decision to suspend broadcasts of the Kilroy programme on BBC1 with immediate effect while it investigates Robert Kilroy-Silk’s ill informe... Press Releases Jan 9, 2004
BBC Must Take Firm Action After Kilroy’s Latest Racist Outburst 07 Jan 2004 The Muslim Council of Britain has written to the BBC to urgently take the necessary disciplinary action following Robert Kilroy-Silk’s disgraceful anti-Arab and anti-Muslim outburst (“We O... Press Releases Jan 7, 2004
Ellman’s Smear Against MCB-Affiliated Muslim Organisation Rejected 29 Dec 2003 The Muslim Council of Britain rejects utterly the comments made recently in parliament and in the media by Mrs Louise Ellman MP (Liverpool, Riverside) against the Muslim Association of Bri... Press Releases Dec 26, 2003
Archbishop’s Call For Tolerance Lauded By British Muslims 25 Dec 2003 The Muslim Council of Britain welcomes Dr Rowan Williams’ Christmas sermon today in which he criticised the growing intolerance displayed towards members of minority faith communities. “Wh... Press Releases Dec 25, 2003
Faith groups recognise good work of London Local Authorities 19 Dec 2002 To coincide with the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan and the approaching Christmas period, the Muslim Council of Britain on behalf of a multi-faith partnership including Christian, Jewi... Press Releases Dec 19, 2003
British Muslims Welcome MacTaggart’s Defence of Hijab And Diversity 18 Dec 2003 In light of the current controversy over the issue of hijab (headscarf) in France, the Muslim Council of Britain warmly welcomes the remarks to be made at an ‘Id al-Fitr Reception tonight ... Press Releases Dec 18, 2003
British Muslims Call Upon Chirac to Revoke Hijab Ban 17 Dec 2003 The Muslim Council of Britain strongly deplores the ban that is widely expected to be announced today by the French President Jacques Chirac that will seek to prevent Muslim schoolgirls in... Press Releases Dec 17, 2003
MCB Raises Alarm with Blunkett Over Recent Arrests 11 Dec 2003 An MCB delegation met the Home Secretary, David Blunkett and the Home Office Minister, Fiona Mactaggart on Tuesday 9th December 2003 to express the widespread sense of disquiet and alarm i... Press Releases Dec 11, 2003
Nothing Less Than Full Public Apology From MacShane Will Be Acceptable 29 Nov 2003 The Muslim Council of Britain has called on the Foreign Office Minister, Denis MacShane to make a full and public apology to the British Muslim community for his deeply offensive and insul... Press Releases Nov 29, 2003
Government Officials Urged To Refrain From Prejudicing Any Future Sajid Badat Trial 29 Nov 2003 Following Thursday’s arrest of Mr Sajid Badat, 24, from Gloucester, the Muslim Council of Britain has urged government officials to refrain from making public statements that could serve t... Press Releases Nov 29, 2003