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British Muslims: Muslim Safety Forum Message
Muslim Safety Forum - Community Update 08/07/05
Assalaamu?Alaikum.
Thursday the 7th of July 2005 will be painfully etched into the memory of all Londoners as the day when terror struck our hometown. The Muslim community which makes up 1 tenth of the population of London believe this heinous crime is a crime against all communities in London, it affects every single one of us.
Our sincere prayers go out to the victims and their families.
Immediately after the attacks, the Muslim Safety Forum has been working closely with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) to ensure that the policing of the terrorist attacks and the implications of the investigation does not adversely affect the safety and security of the Muslim Community in London.
It is heartening to report that thus far the manner in which the MPS and ACPO has dealt with the issue has been commendable. Press messages and television
interviews have been carried out skilfully, avoiding terminology that the MSF has disapproved of. In consultation with the MSF the MPS has sent out
operational orders specific to the incident including:
1. Issued notices to all London boroughs and regional constabularies instructing forces to pay particular attention to the sensitivities of the community while
executing their responsibilities.
2. All 32 London boroughs have established a ?Gold Grou?p with relevant Muslim representation.
3. Local London borough and regional constabularies have been asked to contact their local Muslim organisations or Mosques and liaise with them regarding
Islamophobic backlashes and any other concerns.
4. A 24 hour intelligence gathering team has been set up which is getting 3-hourly feedback from all 32 London boroughs and the regional constabularies.
5. Regular updates are being given to the Muslim Safety Forum.
6. All Community Safety Units have been put on enhance response times, enabling them to deal with incidents such as Islamophobic crimes more efficiently.
7. The intelligence team is also monitoring internet sites for malicious communications etc.
8. A comprehensive community impact assessment has been carried out, meeting much of the requirements of the MSF. This assessment has been read by the Chair
of the MSF.
Since the terror attacks, the backlash on Muslims and our institutions and organisations (which many from the community feared) has already begun, at the
time of production there has already been:
? A petrol bomb attack on a masque in Leeds
? Arson attack on a Sikh temple
? 2 reports of Actual Bodily Harm
? many reports of malicious communications (particularly via e-mail)
? a general report that tension in some areas has risen
? Death threats
The MSF urges members of the community to remain vigilant at these difficult times. Members of the Community are urged to report all Islamophobic crimes to the police, even seemingly insignificant incidents should be reported. In reporting such crimes you are reminded to record the reference number for future
reference.
You can also report Islamophobic crimes to the MuslimeLine on 0208840 4 840
The number of the Muslim Contact Unit (MCU) at the Metropolitan Police (MPS), has been given to all community leaders to call regarding any aspect of
concerns.
The MCU will produce an impact assessment at 7.30 am and 5pm every day from now on and will hand that to the MPS 'Reassurance team'. Programmes and events organised by Muslim groups/organisations can be a target for religiously motivated attacks at times like this. It is important that a risk assessment is carried out and where necessary, liaison with the local police.
If you have any concerns contact your borough commander or your local Community Safety Unit (CSU). The Police will not be asking for any event to be
cancelled ? please contact the MSF if you receive such an instruction.
The MSF encourages all members of the community to be aware of individual safety and security.
Please pass on the above information to your members and circulate as widely as possible. Please contact the following MSF members if you have any further
queries:
Tahir Butt 07792 507856
Muhammad Abul Kalam 07939 059819
Naeem Darr 07887 553419
Wa?Salaamu?Alaikum.
Azad Ali
(Chair)
Notes:
The MSF is an umbrella organisation made up of national and regional Islamic
organisations including:
Muslim Directory, MAB, IHRC, IFE, MCB London Affairs
Committee, YMO UK, Muslim College, FAIR, Amal Trust, The London Central Mosque, London Muslim Centre, Muslim Parliament, FOSIS, ISB, Muslimaat UK, Avenues
School, Somali Muslim Community, UKIM, MPAC, Stop Political Terror, Ershad Centre, BanglaMedia, Iqra Trust, Association of Muslim Police, Al-Khoei Foundation, UMO, Muslim Welfare House, Women's Relief.
The MSF is the key advisory body for the Police Service and has signed a working protocol with the Metropolitan Police to build better police / community relations. It has been advising the police on matters of safety and security from the Muslim perspective for over four years now.
It meets on a monthly basis with senior representatives of ACPO and the MPS, the MPA, Home Office and the IPCC amongst others.
Assalaamu?Alaikum.
Thursday the 7th of July 2005 will be painfully etched into the memory of all Londoners as the day when terror struck our hometown. The Muslim community which makes up 1 tenth of the population of London believe this heinous crime is a crime against all communities in London, it affects every single one of us.
Our sincere prayers go out to the victims and their families.
Immediately after the attacks, the Muslim Safety Forum has been working closely with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) to ensure that the policing of the terrorist attacks and the implications of the investigation does not adversely affect the safety and security of the Muslim Community in London.
It is heartening to report that thus far the manner in which the MPS and ACPO has dealt with the issue has been commendable. Press messages and television
interviews have been carried out skilfully, avoiding terminology that the MSF has disapproved of. In consultation with the MSF the MPS has sent out
operational orders specific to the incident including:
1. Issued notices to all London boroughs and regional constabularies instructing forces to pay particular attention to the sensitivities of the community while
executing their responsibilities.
2. All 32 London boroughs have established a ?Gold Grou?p with relevant Muslim representation.
3. Local London borough and regional constabularies have been asked to contact their local Muslim organisations or Mosques and liaise with them regarding
Islamophobic backlashes and any other concerns.
4. A 24 hour intelligence gathering team has been set up which is getting 3-hourly feedback from all 32 London boroughs and the regional constabularies.
5. Regular updates are being given to the Muslim Safety Forum.
6. All Community Safety Units have been put on enhance response times, enabling them to deal with incidents such as Islamophobic crimes more efficiently.
7. The intelligence team is also monitoring internet sites for malicious communications etc.
8. A comprehensive community impact assessment has been carried out, meeting much of the requirements of the MSF. This assessment has been read by the Chair
of the MSF.
Since the terror attacks, the backlash on Muslims and our institutions and organisations (which many from the community feared) has already begun, at the
time of production there has already been:
? A petrol bomb attack on a masque in Leeds
? Arson attack on a Sikh temple
? 2 reports of Actual Bodily Harm
? many reports of malicious communications (particularly via e-mail)
? a general report that tension in some areas has risen
? Death threats
The MSF urges members of the community to remain vigilant at these difficult times. Members of the Community are urged to report all Islamophobic crimes to the police, even seemingly insignificant incidents should be reported. In reporting such crimes you are reminded to record the reference number for future
reference.
You can also report Islamophobic crimes to the MuslimeLine on 0208840 4 840
The number of the Muslim Contact Unit (MCU) at the Metropolitan Police (MPS), has been given to all community leaders to call regarding any aspect of
concerns.
The MCU will produce an impact assessment at 7.30 am and 5pm every day from now on and will hand that to the MPS 'Reassurance team'. Programmes and events organised by Muslim groups/organisations can be a target for religiously motivated attacks at times like this. It is important that a risk assessment is carried out and where necessary, liaison with the local police.
If you have any concerns contact your borough commander or your local Community Safety Unit (CSU). The Police will not be asking for any event to be
cancelled ? please contact the MSF if you receive such an instruction.
The MSF encourages all members of the community to be aware of individual safety and security.
Please pass on the above information to your members and circulate as widely as possible. Please contact the following MSF members if you have any further
queries:
Tahir Butt 07792 507856
Muhammad Abul Kalam 07939 059819
Naeem Darr 07887 553419
Wa?Salaamu?Alaikum.
Azad Ali
(Chair)
Notes:
The MSF is an umbrella organisation made up of national and regional Islamic
organisations including:
Muslim Directory, MAB, IHRC, IFE, MCB London Affairs
Committee, YMO UK, Muslim College, FAIR, Amal Trust, The London Central Mosque, London Muslim Centre, Muslim Parliament, FOSIS, ISB, Muslimaat UK, Avenues
School, Somali Muslim Community, UKIM, MPAC, Stop Political Terror, Ershad Centre, BanglaMedia, Iqra Trust, Association of Muslim Police, Al-Khoei Foundation, UMO, Muslim Welfare House, Women's Relief.
The MSF is the key advisory body for the Police Service and has signed a working protocol with the Metropolitan Police to build better police / community relations. It has been advising the police on matters of safety and security from the Muslim perspective for over four years now.
It meets on a monthly basis with senior representatives of ACPO and the MPS, the MPA, Home Office and the IPCC amongst others.