Muslim Leader's Protest at Police 'Spy Tactics' Shooting Party Accused of 'Behaving Like Terrorists' Shooting Party Accused of 'Behaving Like Terrorists' Intelligence: Community Fears
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STRATHCLYDE Police are facing accusations that it operates a covert intelligence monitoring unit which is infringing the rights of Muslims, after the force launched an investigation into claims that a group of Asians on a clay pigeon shoot had behaved "like terrorists".
Osama Saeed, chief executive of the Scottish Islamic Foundation, has written to Strathclyde's chief constable, Stephen House, expressing concern at the way Special Branch officers are questioning Asians about their lifestyles, religious and political beliefs and internet activities. He added that the continued use of the tactics would lead to "further marginalisation of Muslims", and is already leading some to think twice about practising their beliefs for fear that police will disrupt their lives.See the full content of this document
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Muslim Leader's Protest at Police 'Spy Tactics' Shooting Party Accused of 'Behaving Like Terrorists' Shooting Party Accused of 'Behaving Like Terrorists' Intelligence: Community Fears
His comments came as one solicitor claimed police have also been secretly "recruiting" Muslims to provide information about their community in return for payme...
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