The Launch of MCBDirect – The Gateway to Islam and British Muslims 04 Jul 2003 This Saturday 5th July marks a historic day for UK Muslims as they celebrate the launch of MCBDirect, a community information portal. “Muslims regularly feature in the news, and every day ... Press Releases Jul 4, 2003
British Muslims oppose FAWC recommendation 10 Jun 2003 British Muslims oppose FAWC recommendation to repeal the current religious exemption for slaughter without pre-stunning. British Muslims strongly oppose the recommendations made in the rep... Press Releases Jun 10, 2003
Stunning Animals Prior To Slaughter Is Unacceptable, Say UK Muslims 17 May 2003 The British Muslim community views with serious concern recent reports that the Farm Animal Welfare Council intends next month to recommend that the Government outlaws the religious Islami... Press Releases May 17, 2003
Message of Hope and Courage from MCB General Assembly 28 Apr 2003 The Sixth General Assembly of the Muslim Council of Britain has called upon the British Muslim community not to be discouraged or daunted by recent events. It must continue to work towards... Press Releases Apr 28, 2003
UK Muslims Reject Neo-Conservative/Zionist Plans For Iraq 11 Apr 2003 Following the collapse of Saddam Hussein’s repressive and brutal ba’thist regime in Iraq, the Muslim Council of Britain views with concern moves by the United States to replace it with a p... Press Releases Apr 11, 2003
CRE Race in the Media Awards We welcome the commitment of the CRE and its new Chair Trevor Phillips to work for better understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims in modern Britain. The CRE has apologised for any offence caused... Press Releases Apr 10, 2003
MCB Welcomes Stamp Duty Changes Announced in Budget 09 Apr 2003 The Muslim Council of Britain welcomes the changes in the Stamp Duty regime announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer today. He announced in the Budget that the Government is to introdu... Press Releases Apr 9, 2003
MCB Supports Call for Special Prayers 20 Mar 2003 The Muslim Council of Britain fully supports the call made by its affiliates and others across the country to offer special prayers of need – Salat al-Haajah – to pray for the safety and w... Press Releases Mar 20, 2003
Christian and Muslim Leaders Plea for Peace 20 Mar 2003 Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and The Muslim Council of Britain have today issued this joint statement: Over recent months, there have been many expressions of concern from both... Press Releases Mar 20, 2003
A Black Day In Our History 20 Mar 2003 “This is a black day in our country’s history. All along, it has been evident, that the United States government was determined to go to war according to a preset timetable regardless of t... Press Releases Mar 20, 2003
Setback for international justice and morality 18 Mar 2003 The Muslim Council of Britain deeply regrets the abandonment of peaceful efforts to resolving the crisis in Iraq. The failure of the US and the UK to persuade members of the Security Counc... Press Releases Mar 18, 2003
House of Commons Meeting – Iraq: Can the War Be Averted? 12 Mar 2003 Although the majority of people in the UK and in the world remain adamantly opposed to a unilateral attack on Iraq and international lawyers are suggesting that such an attack might consti... Press Releases Mar 12, 2003