Written question asked by Andrew Dismore (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 April 2004. It was answered by Lord Blunkett (Labour) on Thursday, 22 April 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will proscribe Al Muhajiroun under the anti-terrorism legislation; if he will make a statement on the activities of Al Muhajiroun. - (Holding answer 19 April 2004).

Answer: Mr. Dismore: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if he will proscribe al-Muhajiroun under the anti-terrorism legislation; [165905] (2) if he will make a statement on the activities of al-Muhajiroun. [165906] Mr. Blunkett :[holding answer 19 April 2004]: Al- Muhajiroun was established in 1996 and has members throughout Britain. It originated in Pakistan and has groups in a number of countries including the US. Its stated aim is the establishment of a worldwide Islamic way of life by openly attracting popular support amongst Islamic communities. The list of proscribed organisations is kept under constant and active review. As a matter of policy, we do not comment on whether a particular organisation is being considered for proscription or de-proscription. Such decisions are and will continue to be taken only after the most careful consideration and on the basis of the best possible security advice. That will remain the basis for all decisions in the future.

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