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Post Editorial Board. (2026, October 6). Islam, ‘radical’ John Cleese and the tragicomedy of modern Britain. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/opinion/islam-radical-john-cleese-and-the-tragicomedy-of-modern-britain/
Post Editorial Board. “Islam, ‘radical’ John Cleese and the tragicomedy of modern Britain.” New York Post, 6 Oct. 2026, https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/opinion/islam-radical-john-cleese-and-the-tragicomedy-of-modern-britain/.
Post Editorial Board. “Islam, ‘radical’ John Cleese and the tragicomedy of modern Britain.” New York Post, October 6, 2026. https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/opinion/islam-radical-john-cleese-and-the-tragicomedy-of-modern-britain/.
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The British establishment has faced scrutiny for its handling of free speech and the suppression of criticism directed at Islam. Recently, comedian John Cleese received a "radicalization" complaint from the Prevent program under Counter Terrorism Policing, which monitors potential threats of extremism. The complaint alleged that Cleese's comments about Islamic practices such as female genital mutilation and child marriage were harmful and dehumanizing to Muslims. This incident highlights the tension between protecting free speech and addressing genuine concerns over radical Islam in Britain. Additionally, there are reports that police in various towns have avoided prosecuting Pakistani-immigrant men involved in "grooming gangs," due to fears of being labeled as racist, leading to widespread sexual abuse of young girls over several decades. This has raised serious questions about the effectiveness and ethics of current policies aimed at preventing Islamophobia while potentially enabling other forms of abuse.
