The government has introduced a new definition of ‘extremism’ targeting groups that will be restricted from government funding and ministerial meetings. Critics caution that while addressing rising extremism is crucial, the broader scope of the new definition threatens freedom of speech, worship, and protest.
NTD spoke with writer and commentator Momus Najmi, who suggests that the government could have addressed these concerns within the framework of the previous definition, highlighting the extensive reach of the new policy.
