"UK Moves to Ban Hizb ut-Tahrir for Terrorism and Antisemitism"

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Source: Al Jazeera English
"UK Moves to Ban Hizb ut-Tahrir for Terrorism and Antisemitism"
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The UK government is seeking to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir, citing its anti-Semitic views and promotion of terrorism, including celebrating attacks on Jewish people. The group, with a goal of establishing a caliphate under Islamic law, operates in multiple countries and could face the same designation as al-Qaeda and ISIL if parliament agrees. The ban would make it illegal to support the group, punishable by up to 14 years in prison, and could lead to asset seizures. The move has been welcomed by the Labour Party, with the Home Secretary emphasizing that those who incite violence and promote terrorism have no place in Britain.

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