Overview

• A Dominic Grieve–led review has produced draft wording that drops the terms “Islamophobia” and “Muslimness” in favor of “anti‑Muslim hate,” according to media reports originating with The Telegraph.
• Communities Secretary Steve Reed has received the final text for a decision, while the department says it will not comment on leaked material as it considers recommendations.
• The rewording is intended to define hostility toward Muslims without chilling criticism of religion or discussion of extremism, addressing concerns about a perceived backdoor blasphemy law.
• Working‑group member Baroness Gohir said she expects the public to be pleasantly surprised and believes the draft resolves objections raised by critics of earlier definitions.
• Context includes Labour’s prior adoption of the APPG’s 2019 definition and official data showing a 19% year‑on‑year rise in recorded anti‑Muslim offences to 3,199, with incidents surging after summer unrest.