MCB AGM – Sunday 7th June 2015 The MCB’s 18th AGM & Convention in Birmingham on Sunday 7th June is tackling key issues affecting our community and society at large: the impact of counter-terrorism legislation and community response... Civil Liberties MCB Updates Muslims Terrorism May 27, 2015 MCB News
Muslim Council of Britain Writes to Metropolitan Police Commissioner On Senior Officer’s Comments on Radicalisation 26 th May 2015 Following comments over the weekend by a senior Metropolitan Police officer who suggested that signs of increased religiosity and an aversion to the store Marks & Spencers could be sign... Civil Liberties MCB Updates Muslims Press Releases Terrorism May 26, 2015 MCB News
Keep Our Country Safe By Uniting Communities 13 th May 2015 In response to the government announcement of proposed new counter-terrorism measures, on 13 May 2015 Dr Shuja Shafi, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain issued the follo... Civil Liberties Law MCB Updates Muslims Press Releases Terrorism May 13, 2015 MCB News
We Need Tough, Evidence-Based Counter-Terrorism Strategies 23 rd March 2015 Responding to the Home Secretary’s speech today, the Muslim Council of Britain issued the following statement: “Over the years, Muslims in Britain have spoken out against terrorism wi... British Muslims Civil Liberties Democracy Education Islam Law Muslims Press Releases Terrorism Mar 23, 2015 MCB News
Enacted Counter Terrorism and Security Bill risks further alienation of Muslim community 13 th February 2015 The Muslim Council of Britain today expressed its regret at the passing of the latest Counter Terrorism and Security Bill. The Bill has now received Royal Assent, but it runs the r... Civil Liberties Law MCB Updates Terrorism Feb 13, 2015 MCB News
MCB Briefing on the Counter Terrorism and Security Bill The Muslim Council of Britain believes that the Counter Terrorism and Security Bill, as it currently stands, runs the risk of at best being ineffective in its aim of keeping our nation safe, and at wo... Civil Liberties Law MCB Updates Terrorism Jan 29, 2015 MCB News
Confront terrorism by backing freedom: the Muslim Council of Britain calls for a re-think on the proposed Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill 7 th January 2015 Bill significantly curtails civil rights and is unlikely to be effective Terrorism can only be defeated by more freedom and less fear The Muslim Council of Britain calls for Bill to ... Civil Liberties Press Releases Terrorism Jan 7, 2015 MCB News
Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra – speech on Religious Freedom, Nov 2014 Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra, Assistant Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, addresses attendees at the launch of the Religious Freedom in the World Report – 2014, as published by Aid to the Ch... Civil Liberties General News Inter Faith Islam Nov 7, 2014 MCB News
Muslim Council Responds to Assisted Dying Bill All faiths call for Assisted suicide to remain illegal in Britain Life should be preserved, cherished and protected Judging end of life remains controversial and inaccurate Members of the House of Lor... Civil Liberties Inter Faith Islam MCB Updates Press Releases Unity Jul 17, 2014 MCB News
One year since their extradition: Babar Ahmed and Talha Ahsan 7 th October 2013 On 5 October 2012, two young British Muslims, Babar Ahmad and Talha Ahsan, were extradited to the United States. They were never brought to trial in a British court, even after a det... Civil Liberties MCB Updates Oct 7, 2013 MCB News
Save Shaker Aamer – Rt Hon Sadiq Khan’s (MP) letter to PM David Cameron Friday 11th January 2013 Shaker Aamer is the last British resident remaining in Guantanamo Bay despite having been cleared for release. He has now entered his 11th year of detention. Below is a letter... Civil Liberties MCB Updates Jan 11, 2013 MCB News