The UK government, led by Michael Gove, has unveiled a new, non-statutory definition of extremism, sparking widespread debate and concern among various communities and political figures. The new definition aims to counter a surge in hate crimes, particularly against Jews and Muslims, following the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. However, critics argue that it could infringe on freedom of speech and unfairly target Muslim groups. The definition is intended to identify groups that promote ideologies based on violence, hatred, or intolerance, barring them from government funding and contact with ministers or civil servants. Despite assurances from Gove that the definition will not disproportionately target Muslim communities, there are fears it will be used to suppress pro-Palestine advocacy organizations. The move has been described as both a necessary step to protect democracy and a potential threat to democratic rights, with some warning it could have a chilling effect on free speech. Notably, the definition creates no new powers and has named groups such as the Muslim Association of Britain, MEND, and Cage for reassessment under this new framework.
Communities Secretary Michael Gove has set out the government's new definition of extremism in the Commons, saying it will not affect "those exercising their proper right to free speech." He also named the groups that will be re-assessed under the new extremism definition. 👇 https://t.co/rnAA0G8QYH
Explainer: What is Britain's new extremism definition? https://t.co/Kv4x6K1395 https://t.co/mvP01TxB5l
Today the UK Government, Sunak and Gove announces a new definition of extremism in the attempt to tackle dangerous fringe views, while simultaneously providing arms to Netanyahu in Israel- one of the most extremist governments on the planet. We're not fools.
Gove names groups to be assessed under Government’s new extremism definition https://t.co/tu9DacVGop
Michael Gove names groups that will be investigated under new extremism definition https://t.co/vKZQo3Whl8 https://t.co/TGPN6veByn
'Are they going to use this as party political point scoring as we go into the election?' @Keir_Starmer says it's important that efforts to tackle extremism are 'truly cross-party', after Michael Gove announced a new definition of extremism https://t.co/vKZQo3Whl8 https://t.co/lsmeAvEI8I
'What do you think of the government's new definition of extremism?' - @MattBarbet 'The good news is these proposals are not as extreme as we feared, the bad news is they're open to misinterpretation of organisations,' says @PeterTatchell https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 https://t.co/Po9NuCFlEU
UK government's contentious new definition of extremism announced amid concerns it will be used to target the Muslim community and pro-Palestine advocacy organisations. https://t.co/xKTts4pr42
Michael Gove names groups as he unveils extremism definition https://t.co/1hEjmbVoqf
“As part of the new definition of extremism, ministers will ‘name & shame’ non-criminal groups barred from exerting influence over government policy” Today Michael Gove has named 3 Islamist groups: Muslim Association of Britain MEND Cage The Times: https://t.co/LSHU3AewOO
Michael Gove says the Muslim Association of Britain and CAGE are among groups that will be 'assessed' under new extremism definition - but insists right to protest and free speech will NOT be hit https://t.co/aHmkOT5zlM https://t.co/gHzd3MQ6j4
Extremism definition: What's changed, why has the government done it and who could be affected? Read more🔗 https://t.co/vVZFhAyRIk
"He confirmed the definition [of extremism] but he didn't confirm the names of organisations that the government has judged to be extremists." @SamCoatesSky gives his analysis on Michael Gove's announcement in the Commons. https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube https://t.co/jInSqCjeHY
🚨Breaking news: Michael Gove announces the Government's new definition of extremism. 📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604 🔓Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/dIkCuGviaF
Britain’s government published a new definition of extremism that it says it intends to use to cut ties or funding to groups deemed to have crossed the line. Critics fear it could curtail campaigners’ rights and curb free speech. https://t.co/lZoZp5MftI
Gove names far-right and Islamist groups which could fall under fresh extremism definition https://t.co/nEpkbVVHR8
UK Unveils New Definition Of Extremism To Counter Hate Crimes https://t.co/UjBGdOIFoI https://t.co/uYc5v9rmjX
The UK government has announced a contentious new definition of extremism but conceded that the wording is “non-statutory” and creates no new powers. https://t.co/3Ecfu0CT4Z
BREAKING: Michael Gove announces the new definition for extremism in the Commons. He goes on to say, "as our new definition makes clear extremism can lead to the radicalisation of individuals" Latest: https://t.co/EnZmWL6tVC 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/uNe4llMPEq
Michael Gove announces a new definition of extremism in Parliament, describing 'the chilling effect of extremist groups on our democracy' https://t.co/89IDpvcgNe
⚠️ EXPLAINER-WHAT IS BRITAIN'S NEW EXTREMISM DEFINITION? Full Story → https://t.co/Xd7uTP9P0Q Britain unveiled a new definition of extremism on Thursday to counter a surge in hate crimes, raising some concerns it would inhibit free speech and unfairly target Muslim groups.
🔴WATCH LIVE: UK Communities Minister Michael Gove gives a ministerial statement in parliament on a contentious new definition of extremism ⤵️ https://t.co/t8lawxTc4b
The Government has unveiled its new definition of extremism amid rising concern about threats to British democracy. Senior adviser at Counter Extremism Project Ian Acheson argues that the new definition has to be “proportionate” and “protect” free speech. @JuliaHB1 https://t.co/qtXcUZW9oS
Why Is The Government's New Definition For Extremism So Controversial? https://t.co/M3tGcbfObk
The UK government published a new legal definition of extremism that it intends to use to cut ties or funding to groups deemed to have crossed the line, but which critics fear could curtail campaigners’ rights and curb free speech. https://t.co/nhxJzeslwl
The British government wants to define extremism. Critics say it risks creating more division https://t.co/7wCbBZwm1n
The government has unveiled its new definition of extremism. But what has changed, and will it really impact free speech and the right to protest? @SamCoatesSky has the latest. https://t.co/VnRz2stViC 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/W7uMr4DIct
LIVE: Michael Gove gives statement on new definition of extremism https://t.co/CwRubn03v9
‘It is very loose and it is very open to interpretation.' Political Editor at the Daily Express, Sam Lister, discusses the developing definition of extremism and how this might be handled under a Labour Government. https://t.co/Y4em8mNLZM
🇬🇧 FINALLY: The government has unveiled its new definition of extremism (Islamist and Far Right) despite warnings it could have a "chilling effect" on free speech. https://t.co/c7kgwwzDjv
I've written about Michael Gove's new definition of extremism in today's @spectator: "Is there a risk this new definition, which includes phrases like 'aims to… negate or destroy the fundamental rights and freedoms of others', will also be applied to gender critical feminists,…
Michael Gove says the government's new definition of extremism wont disproportionately target Muslim communities 'What we need to do is to make sure that whether it's Anti-Muslim hatred or antisemitism, we take steps to deal with that' https://t.co/aLZD9Oal84
Extremism redefined, by the UK government. https://t.co/wO5HnT01gj
‘It focuses on the attempts by some groups to systematically undermine our liberal democracy.' Former Labour MP, Lord Walney, discusses the Government's new definition of extremism. https://t.co/hHzPWlQC4K
The #UK has unveiled a new definition of #extremism in response to an eruption of hate crimes against Jews and Muslims since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, although critics said the change risks infringing on freedom of speech. https://t.co/fAAihpV6ZK
UK government targets 'Islamists' with new definition of extremism https://t.co/3Ecfu0CT4Z
Michael Gove defends the UK's new definition of extremism amid concerns it will stifle free speech. https://t.co/QZLxeRLqLQ
The Government’s new extremism definition is not intended to stop people protesting, Michael Gove has said. Credit: BBC Breakfast https://t.co/0umBVAJfI7
Michael Gove has updated the Government’s definition of extremism to tackle the threats posed by Islamists and the far right. Do you think this will work? And why? Call📞0344 499 1000 @JuliaHB1 https://t.co/b8581Jvp0W
The Government’s new definition of extremism is a threat to our democratic rights, writes @AkikoMHart for LBC Views https://t.co/U9LLykV3Or
Micheal Gove defends the UK's new definition of extremism amid concerns it could stifle free speech. https://t.co/QZLxeRLqLQ
Govt releases new definition of extremism, which it claims will tackle the threat from Islamist & right-wing extremists that has intensified in wake of Israel-Hamas war Govt support/funding to be withdrawn from orgs that seek to “undermine UK's system of liberal parliamentary…
Defining extremism will help UK government ‘choose its friends wisely’, says Michael Gove https://t.co/FC2w5Kbcvs
"If you really want to take action against hateful extremism, you need more than a definition." Shadow chief sec to the Treasury, @darrenpjones says that @michaelgove should name groups the government considers extremists. https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube https://t.co/V5F5E1wEb5
Groups labelled as extremist under a new definition will be denied access to Government funding and prevented from meeting ministers and officials Critics have said the move will “breed division and encourage mistrust” and threaten freedom of speech https://t.co/8A2Jqk8chA
Oh look, extremists are worried about the UK govt's new definition of extremism. https://t.co/lXefeO5i0r
New definition of 'extremism' has opened up a can of worms here. A gift for radical-liberal authoritarians in the public sector who wish to clamp down on legitimate forms of social conservatism. In this sense, the Tories have put it on a plate for a future Labour government. https://t.co/uqcChTquaU
We have managed to produce a definition of extremism which leaves two of the most significant Islamist movements in Britain untouched. @LiamSD12: 👇https://t.co/Cqu7PewO6K
The government has unveiled its new definition of extremism despite warnings it could have a "chilling effect" on free speech. General Lord Richard Dannatt is on Sky News Breakfast to discuss more. 🕣 From 9.20am 👉 #Breakfast 📺 Sky 501 📱 Watch live: https://t.co/jCgTS4BQOp
UK introduces new extremism definition amid surge in hate crimes against Jews and Muslims https://t.co/EXYFa0dslr https://t.co/rLg1qYfJR4
“Michael Gove wants to stop people undermining liberal democracy, he’s doing that! Has he not listened to the irony?” Former Home Officer minister Norman Baker says the Government’s new definition of extremism “undermines democracy”. #TalkTV https://t.co/cl4uPjEA4N
'Would the unlawful proroguing of parliament not fit that definition?' 'No...' @TomSwarbrick1 presses Michael Gove on his redefinition of 'extremism.' https://t.co/hXm1Ez7eNw
The government's Independent Advisor on Antisemitism Lord Mann says the government's new definition of 'extremism' is just a "tweak" and may not help the police address concerns unless followed up with a change in the law. https://t.co/VnRz2stViC 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube https://t.co/TZixfraR3M
The govt's definition of extremism as an ideology that aim to "undermine, overturn or replace the UK's system of liberal parliamentary democracy" would cover this: https://t.co/7xKzeiVLnV Which would have a chilling effect upon reasonable thinking.
Gove tells @TomSwarbrick1 on new extremism definition: "We want to respond to the rising tide of anti semitism, anti muslim hatred and the greater polarisation of society... we do need to be careful with whom we work. "Individuals have benefitted from government cash who have…
Ministers have unveiled a new extremism definition that will apply to, but not criminalise, groups that promote an ideology based on "violence, hatred or intolerance". Communities Secretary Michael Gove spoke to #BBCBreakfast about the changes https://t.co/FYoLhbDZ2j https://t.co/tIBc8Ff0SK
Does Michael Gove’s new extremism definition include Tory £10m donors who would shoot a Black woman MP? Or target only British Muslims? Feels the latter, alas. https://t.co/AyYyGGfyzg
Gove’s “extremism” definition: I’m genuinely struggling to see how Tory asylum policy doesn’t meet (1), or how its effects on already wound-up racists don’t meet (3) https://t.co/37pA5dAn5D
.@michaelgove publishes the Govt's new definition of "extremism" The same Govt that ordered secret monitoring of journalists, scientists & medics who opposed lockdowns, masks & vaccine mandates. They sent info on me to a US govt counter-terrorism unit Who are the extremists? 🤔
Government unveils new extremism definition amid warnings it could 'vilify the wrong people' https://t.co/dHHNFs6Bua
The government has unveiled its new definition of extremism despite warnings it could have a "chilling effect" on free speech. This is what @michaelgove had to say when pressed on those concerns 👇. https://t.co/OpA6yplSO0 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/ZQ4Kh76152
The government has unveiled its new definition of extremism despite warnings it could have a "chilling effect" on free speech https://t.co/Amxjtqqr3v
New Government definition of extremism. https://t.co/1HdxmorSwF
The Government has unveiled its new definition of extremism amid rising concern about threats to social cohesion and British democracy ✍: @cjmckeon & @LucRaghallaigh https://t.co/fk0MB2vBfx
Michael Gove unveils new extremism definition as ministers prepare list of groups to be banned from Government https://t.co/tsNDpP4XO3
Join the Sky News Breakfast team for the latest headlines as the government has unveiled its new definition of extremism despite warnings it could have a "chilling effect" on free speech Full story ➡️ https://t.co/Ddp78dmzLY https://t.co/akChQl5dpK
'This is one of the most difficult bits of policy making.' The Government has unveiled its new definition of extremism amid rising concern about threats to social cohesion and British democracy. Former Home Secretary @Jacqui_Smith1 and @thequentinletts debate. https://t.co/Wt0nwU5WHX
The Government has unveiled its new definition of extremism to tackle "challenges" to democracy. Protest lawyer Raj Chada: “There can be nothing more un-British than a British Government dictating to us what we can and cannot hear or support.” #TalkTV https://t.co/KnxhtJLraB
The Government says lists of organisations which fall under a new definition of extremism will be drawn up in the coming weeks. They'll be banned from receiving taxpayers money and from contact with ministers or civil servants. @lornashaddick reports. https://t.co/o6nsClTA00
New extremism definition unveiled by government https://t.co/OX8PsgwEtW
UK government unveils new definition of extremism. The new definition comes after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned earlier this month of a "shocking increase in extremist disruption and criminality" that risks the country tipping into "mob rule" https://t.co/c7arpgjjGe https://t.co/SZ3kSHsTR4
New extremism definition unveiled amid concerns it could 'vilify the wrong people' https://t.co/yNiA7SHQU2
Britain unveiled a new definition of extremism in response to an eruption of hate crimes against Jews and Muslims since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, although critics said the change risked infringing on freedom of speech https://t.co/aCOY46qnXZ
UK unveils new extremism definition amid rise in hate crimes against Jews, Muslims. Groups identified as extremist will not be subject to any action under criminal laws and will still be permitted to hold demonstrations. https://t.co/iTnoH1UB7l
Muslim groups that incite hatred to be named as extremists as Gove unveils new definition to ‘protect democracy’ https://t.co/CVGXTraEem
This is the proposed definition of extremism being published by the government tomorrow https://t.co/zKgrFW80WX
Muslim groups that ‘incite hatred’ to be named as extremists as Gove unveils to new definition https://t.co/CVGXTraEem
"Muslim groups that incite hatred to be named as extremists by Government "All government funding and links to the organisations will be cut as Michael Gove unveils new definition of non-violent extremism" https://t.co/ZXeZJtSSAq
'Are we now extremists?' @andrewdoyle_com @mrstevenallen @scottcapurro discuss the government's redefining of 'extremism', one of Thursday's top stories. https://t.co/OMy4OSmfB6
Will the government's new definition of extremism - due to published tomorrow - help stamp out extremist ideologies as it claims? @joepike takes a look a what the updated guidance is likely to include - and critics' concerns around free speech and protest. #Newsnight https://t.co/kYSpx48cCX
The Daily Telegraph: Gove to identify Muslim groups as extremists #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/bvLjCRkSLr
NEW: Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, head of the global Anglican communion, on Wednesday warned that a new definition of extremism set to be unveiled by the UK government risks stoking division. https://t.co/TxBsXqt71C
Tory MP BLASTS new definition of extremism https://t.co/yMe1hsAUdJ
🔴Exclusive🔴 Michael Gove to Drop Plans to Put Muslim Council of Britain in List of ‘Extremist’ Groups Exclusive: Leaked plans reveal which groups will be labeled ‘extremist’ by the Government, @AdamBienkov and @josiahmortimer report https://t.co/GKxvGIhbB7
Archbishops warn UK extremism definition will target Muslim communities https://t.co/22EoeLONzN
The controversy surrounding Michael Gove's planned definition of extremism that will rip up civil liberties is already warning enough. The fact that even TORY Home Secretaries now warn he's politicising anti-extremism should mean it's binned completely. https://t.co/Q5Z76wEq2F
The Government's new definition of extremism not only inadvertently threatens freedom of speech but also the right to worship, and risks disproportionately targeting Muslim communities. Labelling a multi-faceted problem as hateful extremism may vilify the wrong people and risk… https://t.co/nMDigXNic4
📣 A split has opened in Government as ministers are concerned a new definition of "extremism" drafted by communities secretary Michael Gove could have unforeseen consequences https://t.co/NT79bgeJIk
Government Split Opens Over New Extremism Definition https://t.co/shRluctSaR
Politico's @Jack_Blanchard_ and Sky's @SamCoatesSky discuss Communities Secretary Michael Gove's plan to change the definition of extremism and how important it really is. Listen to Politics at Jack And Sam's - new episodes every Sunday. 👇🏽 🎧 https://t.co/QTOO6vplY5
The Government is preparing to unveil a new official definition of “extremism” this week amid heightened tensions during the Israel-Hamas war @poppyeh explains what Michael Gove’s new definition of extremism means for free speech ⬇️ https://t.co/1wDILA2M2P
Politico's @Jack_Blanchard_ and Sky's @SamCoatesSky discuss Communities Secretary Michael Gove's plan to change the definition of extremism and how important it really is. 🎧 Listen to Politics at Jack And Sam's - new episodes every Sunday. 👇🏽
Politico's @Jack_Blanchard_ and Sky's @SamCoatesSky discuss Communities Secretary Michael Gove's plan to change the definition of extremism and how important it really is. Listen to Politics at Jack And Sam's - new episodes every Sunday. 👇🏽
‘His idea is that you make it about political ideology rather than about action.' GB News Political Correspondent, @OliviaUtley, discusses Michael Gove calling for a renewed definition of extremism. https://t.co/L4Op6Cye5d
Revealed: legal fears over Michael Gove’s new definition of ‘extremism’ Another exclusive from @JonUngoedThomas, who broke the story on the government’s plans on redefining “extremism”. https://t.co/dlWueDeYAr
The UK Government Is Considering a New, Looser Definition of “Extremism” https://t.co/oQ3ooviPaZ
That’s the Tories buggered then. “The proposed new definition of extremism says “core behaviours” that could constitute extremism include attempts to “overturn, exploit or undermine the UK’s system of liberal democracy to confer advantages or disadvantages on specific groups” https://t.co/AKSqLkhcwQ
The government will release a new definition of "extremism" next week. Sky's @tamcohen explains what the new definition might include⬇️ https://t.co/pOBns4glDo 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/lJ1DRa3t45
The Observer: Revealed: legal fears over new Gove definition of ‘extremism’ #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/WAkUdGO806
Revealed: legal fears over Michael Gove’s new definition of ‘extremism’ https://t.co/azTuBmb9JB