Importance of Defining Extremism in a Multicultural Democracy

Defining extremism is crucial to protect democracy and values of inclusivity and tolerance. The proposed definition aims to combat ideologies promoting violence, hatred, and intolerance that threaten fundamental rights and freedoms, aiming to safeguard the UK's liberal parliamentary democracy. The emphasis is on striking a balance to exclude most mainstream political policies and allow for freedom of speech, without impacting gender-critical campaigners, conservative religious believers, or other legitimate activists.