Civil liberties in the spotlight as Muslim group banned

Campaigners say anti-terrorism laws are being used to suppress opinions

by Symon Hill 21st January 2010

Civil liberties campaigners have expressed fears for religious freedom, following the government’s decision to ban Islam4UK, a small extremist group. They suggest it is the latest example of the use of anti-terrorism legislation to suppress opinions rather than violence.  Announcing the ban, home secretary Alan Johnson said that the group ‘glorifies’ terrorism.