Produced by: Tarun Mishra Designed by: Muskan Arora
The UK government is in the process of drafting new plans aimed at preventing hate preachers with extremist Islamist views from countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Indonesia from entering Britain.
The initiative follows a report in 'The Daily Telegraph' highlighting concerns within the British government regarding a significant increase in extremist activity. Officials are tasked with identifying the most dangerous extremists abroad to add them to visa warning lists.
Under the proposed plans, individuals identified as high-risk extremists will face automatic refusal of entry into the UK, bolstering efforts to safeguard national security and societal values.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently delivered a speech from 10 Downing Street, expressing grave concerns about threats posed by extremists to the UK's democratic and multi-faith values. He emphasized the government's commitment to preventing individuals aiming to undermine these values from entering the country.
The Home Secretary has directed measures to revoke the residency rights of visa holders engaging in hate speech or intimidation. This step underscores the government's determination to combat extremism and maintain social cohesion.
Prime Minister Sunak urged demonstrators participating in protests against the Israel-Hamas conflict to ensure their actions are not exploited by extremists. He emphasized the importance of unity in confronting divisive forces.
An official review by Lord Walney, the government's independent adviser on political violence and disruption, highlights the growing threat posed by fringe left-wing groups aligning with Islamist extremists at pro-Palestine marches across the UK.
Lord Walney's report, currently under review by the UK Home Office, is expected to be published later this month. It calls for comprehensive measures to address the threat posed by extremist alliances and ensure societal cohesion.
The UK Home Office reiterated its commitment to combating extremism and hate crime, emphasizing the importance of maintaining law and order. It affirmed that recommendations from Lord Walney's report are being carefully considered for appropriate action.