Policy of Disengagement in Muslim Communities

The disengagement of Muslim communities from policy-making in the UK has been prevalent for nearly two decades, leading to their exclusion from government institutions and decision-making processes. British Muslim organizations and institutions have been marginalized since 2008 due to the extreme policy of disengagement that links individuals through trivial connections. This deliberate disengagement strategy is uniquely applied to Muslims, evident in instances where political figures faced criticism for engaging with Muslim leaders. The disproportionate treatment extends to the closure of long-standing networks like the Interfaith Network, portraying a systematic effort to exclude Muslims from the public sphere and policymaking. Contrary to other communities like the Jewish community, this disengagement rule is not applied universally, raising concerns about the discriminatory nature of the policy.