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Mosque’s ban on female fun-runners breached law, says barrister
The Standard ^ | 14 October 2025 | Megan Howe

Posted on 11/02/2025 11:32:56 AM PST by MinorityRepublican

A London mosque that barred women and girls over the age of 12 from participating in a charity fun run may have breached the Equality Act, a barrister has claimed.

East London Mosque introduced the controversial restrictions for its event held in Victoria Park on Sunday.

Despite being advertised on its website as a “family-friendly” and “inclusive” event open to men and boys of all ages, women and girls over 12 were not allowed to take part. However, the website noted that “everyone is welcome at the park to cheer on the runners.”

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1 posted on 11/02/2025 11:32:56 AM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

“beheaded barrister” in 3..2..1


2 posted on 11/02/2025 11:38:19 AM PST by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
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To: MinorityRepublican

> a barrister has claimed <

Quick, Prime Minister Starmer! Arrest this barrister for Islamophobia. And for any other public order offenses you can think of.

The guy probably even has a MAGA hat hidden in a closet at home. Better get a search warrant for that, too.

(I’m only half-kidding here. I wouldn’t be surprised if the barrister did get a visit from the local constabulary.)


3 posted on 11/02/2025 11:40:21 AM PST by Leaning Right (It's morning in America. Again.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

“may have”


4 posted on 11/02/2025 12:08:08 PM PST by alternatives?
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To: MinorityRepublican

You can’t be forcing your evil, racist, white western values on historically marginalized groups!


5 posted on 11/02/2025 12:16:04 PM PST by Tzimisce ( )
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To: MinorityRepublican

And as usual the screechy loudmouth feminists have nothing to say.


6 posted on 11/02/2025 5:50:06 PM PST by Lizavetta
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