Michael Gove, UK communities secretary, has published a new definition of “extremism”, which he claims will tackle a threat from Islamist and right-wing extremists that has worsened since the Hamas attacks on October 7.
In a statement Gove insisted the definition will set a “high bar that only captures the most concerning of activities” and will not affect free speech or silence those with “private and peaceful beliefs”.
The guidelines, released on Thursday, will not affect criminal law but are intended to stop the government funding or engaging with groups that spread extreme ideologies or hate in their communities.
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