New Clause 3 — Racial and religious hatred

Part of Orders of the Day — Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill — [1st Allotted Day] – in the House of Commons at 5:30 pm on 7 February 2005.

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Photo of David Heath David Heath Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) 5:30, 7 February 2005

I am most grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way. I understand the point about Sikhs and Jews, but that provision would not be removed by our new clause. The letter from the Muslim Council of Britain quoted by Mr. Winnick was extremely helpful. I was trying to explain that the earlier confusion will be shared by many people who have not had the benefit of reading that advice.