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will unveil the wording designed to outlaw those who seek to “undermine, overturn or replace” the British democratic system and our values.The Sun understands Mr Gove will name groups including CAGE and MEND today as falling foul of the new definition and put in the sinbin.STANDING FIRMWhile MEND have been accused of being a "front for Islamic extremists" despite once partnering with the Electoral Commission to promote Muslim engagement in voting.
Groups that promote an ideology “based on violence, hatred or intolerance” with an aim to “destroy the fundamental rights of others” will be strictly barred from engaging with ministers and government departments.The unit, led by experts in the field, will be tasked with ensuring the definition is maintained and applied correctly across government departments.
Communities Secretary Mr Gove said: “The pervasiveness of extremist ideologies has become increasingly clear in the aftermath of the 7 October attacks and poses a real risk to the security of our citizens and our democracy. “Today’s measures will ensure that government does not inadvertently provide a platform to those setting out to subvert democracy and deny other people’s fundamental rights.New polling by think tank More in Common found that 69 per cent and 62 per cent of the public are concerned about Islamist and far-right extremism respectively.