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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Islamophobia

Wednesday 24 November 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Jamie Stone asked the Minister about steps to tackle Islamophobia in sport.
  • The Minister agreed that robust action is needed from sports bodies and the Government.
  • The Minister supported updating laws to address hate crimes both offline and online.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jamie Stone Lib Dem Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Community Security Culture, Media & Sport
Context

Recent reports of racism in cricket have highlighted racial discrimination within sports. The question addresses steps to tackle Islamophobia.

Question

What steps she plans to take with the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to tackle Islamophobia in sport. Recent reports of racism in cricket highlight that racial discrimination still exists within sports. There is a need for robust action from sports bodies and the Government to ensure inclusivity.

Answer from Nigel Huddleston

I agree that there can be no place for racism or Islamophobia in sports. Sports bodies must take robust action, and the Government is committed to ensuring inclusivity. Laws should be updated to tackle hate crimes effectively both offline and online.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The answer does not specify concrete steps or commitments beyond general statements of intent.

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Q2 Jamie Stone Lib Dem Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Crime & Law Enforcement Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The question follows up on tackling Islamophobia by suggesting raising hate crimes to aggravated offences. It emphasizes the need for concrete actions beyond rhetoric.

Question

It seems we have an opportunity to tackle hate crimes by making them aggravated offences. Training and resources would be necessary, but unless we take concrete steps, these issues will persist. We must do more than just say the right things.

Answer from Nigel Huddleston

I agree that laws should be updated and reviewed regularly, both offline and online. The Government is working on online safety measures with cross-party support to tackle these issues effectively.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The answer does not specify concrete steps or commitments beyond general statements of intent regarding law updates.

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