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Communities to lead response to extremism

10 November 2005

Home Office Ministers Hazel Blears and Paul Goggins welcomed practical proposals for a community-led response to extremism.

The proposals come from the seven 'Preventing Extremism Together' working groups between the Government and Muslim communities that were set up after the London bombings in July.

The final proposals include:

• a professional programme to work with imams and mosque officials in the UK'
• a British Muslim citizenship 'toolkit' to equip Islamic societies, mosques, parents and youth to deal with extremist tendencies
• an Islamic way of life exhibition to tour schools to increase understanding about Islam
• a national campaign to increase the visibility of Muslim women and empower them to become informed and active citizens
• developing opportunities for young British Muslims to be leaders and active citizens
• improving the quality of teaching and learning of religious education with an emphasis on life skills and citizenship
• supporting places of worship to become community 'hubs'
  

Responding to the proposals, Hazel Blears said:

'This report represents real progress and a unique achievement given the challenge set and the time available. Working group members came together from a wide variety of backgrounds and traditions to contribute their views. Their input has been invaluable and we will continue to support and consult informally with them as their proposals are put into practice.'

More information

• Read the Preventing Extremism Together report on the Home Office Communities website
• Read about Faith communities on the Home Office Communities website (new window)
• More about Preventing Extremism Together on the Home Office Security website (new window)

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