Launch of English Defence League Report - Faith Matters

The English Defence League: Challenging Our Country and Our Values of Social Inclusion, Fairness and Equality

This report focuses on the English Defence League (EDL) and asks whether the organisation poses a threat to our country and our values of social inclusion, fairness and equality.

This report demonstrates clearly that the English Defence League does not represent the values which underpin our communities and our country; respect for our fellow citizens, the respect of difference and ensuring the safety and peace of communities and local areas. On the contrary, actions by the EDL have led to fear within communities and a sense that they are 'under siege' and under the media and national 'spotlight.' Many within these communities feel that the peace and tranquility which they deserve has been broken up by the EDL whose main aim is to increase tension, raise hate and increase community division by the use of the intimidating tactics.

The full report can be read here