UK sets up 7 Muslim working groups to tackle extremism

The working groups have recommended a number of proposals like formation of a National Advisory Council of Imams and Mosques to advise mosques on how to prevent those being used by extremists, set standards, and increase the leadership skills of imams. The groups also proposed a national forum against extremism to discuss issues relating to tackling extremism and hold a country-wide 'roadshow' of influential, popular religious scholars to expound the concept of Islam in the West.

Home Secretary Charles Clarke recently said, “Since July, we have had an ambitious programme to encourage Muslim communities to confront extremism.''

He also said, “But of course, tackling extremism is not something that can be done by government alone. We look forward to continuing the dialogue with Muslim communities and supporting the work that they are undertaking.”