Government commits more than £117m to protect British Muslims
manchestereveningnews.co.ukMore than £117m of taxpayers’ money will be used to protect mosques, Muslim schools and community centres from hate attacks over the next four years.
Home Secretary James Cleverly said the money, which will be spent on measures including CCTV cameras, alarms and fencing, would give “reassurance and confidence to UK Muslims”.
The announcement, which follows a £70m package for Jewish groups, comes in response to concerns that the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza is fuelling division in the UK.
The Government condemned a recent rise in reported anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish hatred and ministers have made it clear they expect the police to fully investigate all hate crimes and work with the Crown Prosecution Service to bring perpetrators to justice. READ MORE: Ramadan 2024 start announced after Crescent Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia Mr Cleverly said: "Anti-Muslim hatred has absolutely no place in our society.
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