The anti-Muslim hostility definition is a step forward - but it's not enough
Published: 13 March 2026
13th March 2026: For years, Britain has debated not only how to tackle anti‑Muslim hatred, but whether it could even be defined in a way that public institutions would recognise.
The question now is whether the UK Government’s newly announced definition can finally provide that shared language. In this article, Nasar Meer reflects on why the definition marks meaningful progress - offering long‑absent clarity and recognition - while also arguing that it still doesn’t go far enough.
First published: 13 March 2026
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