• The British Democrats reject the creeping Islamisation of our towns and cities and stand against the political cowardice that allows it to happen.

• We will protect the British way of life for future generations, ensuring that our language, heritage, and freedoms are never compromised.

• No religious group should be permitted to establish parallel legal systems, religious courts, or privilege that override or bypass British law.

• We will abolish all sharia councils and prohibit any legal recognition of religious rulings that contradict the principles of equality before the law.

• The British Democrats will defend free speech, including the right to openly criticise and debate Islam as with any other ideology or religion.

• We will repeal or reform all hate speech laws that seek to criminalise legitimate criticism of Islam or any other religion.

• The blasphemy laws from Islamic countries have no place in Britain, and we will not allow their influence here under the terms of offence or hate.

• We will introduce a zero-tolerance policy on Islamist extremism, including proscription of groups, mosques, and charities that promote or excuse violence.

• We will also investigate and expose foreign funding of radical mosques and religious centres.

• We oppose the Islamic practice of polygamy, which is illegal under British law but too often tolerated in practice.

• Impose a ban on ritual slaughter without prior stunning. Such practices are at odds with the core British commitment to animal welfare. We oppose any exemptions to animal welfare legislation based on religious beliefs.

Ban the Burqa

• The burqa symbolises Islamic dominance and the rejection of Western culture in the regions where it is worn. Many European countries have laws that ban some facial coverings, like the burqa and niqab. These laws can vary. Some only limit these coverings in public places, while others apply to specific locations, such as schools.

Countries with Burka Bans

• France, Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, and Austria have a ban on full-face Islamic veils in public.

• Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the Netherlands, have bans restricting face coverings in public places such as hospitals and schools.

Increase surveillance of Islamist websites

• Increase surveillance of Islamist websites and the activity of those frequenting Islamist websites and forums, and monitor social networks for Islamist activity. According to MI5, there are thousands of Islamist extremists working in organised groups, actively plotting terror attacks on British soil. Rather than targeting individuals for expressing legitimate criticisms of multiculturalism and mass immigration, the Government should redirect its efforts towards implementing internet censorship strategically to combat the threats of terrorism and child grooming. This focused approach is essential for ensuring the safety and security of our communities.

Stop Muslim Child Grooming Gangs

The Islamophobia Excuse

• The Pakistani Muslim men involved in the Rotherham Grooming Scandal received preferential treatment because of their race and religion. Authorities were often afraid of being labelled as racist or Islamophobic, allowing these crimes to go unchecked. Such accusations discredit those who expose child groomers, even after convictions. This fear has hindered effective police action against grooming gangs. It’s not a ‘phobia’ to question a belief system that preaches inequality and violence. Every individual deserves to receive equal treatment under the law.

Longer prison sentences

• A member of a grooming gang received a mere 3 years (36 months) for the brutal rape of a 13-year-old girl. In contrast, Lucy Connolly was sentenced to 31 months in prison for a social media post.

Sentences for grooming gang members and rapists are unjust and inadequate. So, longer prison sentences for sexual offenders are long overdue. The lifelong effects on grooming gang victims are rarely taken into account. Light sentences are probably given because of the fear of being labelled Islamophobic or Racist.

Mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse

Mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse will impose criminal penalties on police officers, social workers, and caregivers who fail to act. Victims of grooming gangs have often been ignored, leaving them vulnerable. This requirement will hold officers accountable and prioritise the safety of our children, ensuring that those in authority understand their duty to report and intervene.