Islamic group rally in Trafalgar Square

Title

Islamic group rally in Trafalgar Square

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop; Speech; Special

TX Date

14 Aug 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:04:08

Description

Nick Wood reports on a rally by the radical Islamic group Hisb’ut Tahrir in Trafalgar Square. The group which wants to establish an Islamic state is Britain’s fastest growing political party, but has aroused fierce criticism for its opposition to homosexuals and the state of Israel. Student and gay rights counter-rallies also took place. Contributions from Hisb’ut Tahrir leader; student at rally; Islamic convert; gay rights movement OutRage member. Islamic chants and speeches heard.

Contributors

Nick Wood

Keywords

Israel; Political demonstrations; Interethnic relations; Homosexuality; Protest movements; Islam; Hisb’ut Tahrir

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