Draft Definition Aims to Define Anti-Muslim Hostility
Draft submitted by Islamophobia working group in October.
19% rise in Muslim hate crimes, with spikes after Southport murders.
Working group formed in February after hate crime increase.
Definition includes violence, stereotyping, racialisation, and discrimination.
Dominic Grieve claims definition protects free speech.
Free Speech Union warns definitions may limit debate.
Ministry of Housing declines to comment.
Adopting definition would shape institutional responses.
Critics say avoiding 'Islamophobia' downplays Muslim experiences.
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