Starmer refuses to rule out new UK 'blasphemy laws' as free speech row erupts over demand to protect Koran
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By Jack Walters
Published: 27/11/2024 - 14:07Updated: 27/11/2024 - 17:30
Labour MP Tahir Ali urged Sir Keir Starmer to introduce measures which critics believe will restrict free speech at Prime Minister's Questions earlier today
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to rule out introducing blasphemy laws after a Labour MP demanded the Prime Minister prohibits the "desecration of religious texts", including the Koran.
During Prime Minister's Questions, Starmer was quizzed on his position on so-called blasphemy laws as the UK continues to mark Islamophobia Awareness Month.
Ali, who represents Britain's second-most Muslim constituency with over half of his residents following Islam, said: "November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month - last year, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution condemning the desecration of religious texts, including the Koran.
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