Britain to ban Islamic political group as terrorist organization

Britain on Monday announced it plans to ban controversial Sunni Islamist political organization Hizb ut-Tahrir as a terrorist organization on allegations of being anti-Semitic and promoters of terrorism.

Home Secretary James Cleverly introduced the draft order in Parliament on Monday, and if agreed to, Hizb ut-Tahrir will be banned from Friday, meaning anyone who belongs to, supports or shows public support for the group will be charged with a criminal offense.

“Hizb ut-Tahrir is an anti-Semitic organization that actively promotes and encourages terrorism, including praising and celebrating the appalling 7 October attacks,” Cleverly said in a statement.

“Proscribing this terrorist group will ensure that anyone who belongs to and invites supports for them will face consequences. It will curb Hizb ut-Tahrir’s ability to operate as it currently does.”

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