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Written question asked by Lord Moraes (Labour) on Monday, 10 November 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 November 2025. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Mosques: Vandalism

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what action they are taking, if any, in response to the British Muslim Trust report, A summer of division: The nationwide surge in anti-Muslim hate, that between July and October 25 mosques were targeted in 27 attacks, with some mosques targeted repeatedly.

Answer

The surge in anti-Muslim hatred is deeply alarming. Recent hate crime statistics showed 45% of religious hate crimes targeted Muslims – a record high. This is unacceptable, and we must have zero tolerance of anti-Muslim hatred in any form.

The Government established an independent working group to advise government on a definition of Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia, and how to best understand, quantify and define prejudice, discrimination, and hate crime targeted against Muslims or anyone who is perceived to be Muslim. The group have now provided their advice to Ministers who will rightly take the time to review and consider the advice carefully before confirming next steps in due course.

The British Muslim Trust will receive funding to provide a comprehensive service to monitor anti-Muslim hatred and support victims.

Up to £39.4 million is available for protective security at mosques and Muslim faith schools in 2025/26. This includes additional funding announced by the Prime Minister of £10 million to further strengthen security at mosques and other Muslim community sites.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL11749
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Vandalism Mosques Anti-Muslim hostility
Link
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