Written question asked by Mark Todd (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 May 2004. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 May 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on (a) the policing of street preaching outside North London Central Mosque and (b) monitoring the compliance of views expressed in that preaching with the law.

Answer: Mr. Todd: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on (a) the policing of street preaching outside North London Central Mosque and (b) monitoring the compliance of views expressed in that preaching with the law. [169785] Caroline Flint: The Commissioner of the Police for the Metropolis tells me that the activities outside the Finsbury Park Mosque are monitored by the Metropolitan police who have a duty to ensure public safety and to prevent crime and disorder. It is an offence to use threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent or likelihood to stir up racial hatred. The police will take action where appropriate.

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