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Fact-checking the SOAS report on Leicester

Is the SOAS Leicester Report really “independent”?

INSIGHT UK February 24, 2026 No Comments

The report “Understanding the 2022 Violence in Leicester”, published by SOAS on the 2022 Leicester unrest, has been presented as an “independent inquiry.” This analysis fact-checks the “independent” report.

UKIMC report on Leicester is full of baseless allegations and misinformation

Fact-check points on UK Indian Muslim Council report on Leicester

INSIGHT UK August 6, 2025 No Comments

The report published by the UK Indian Muslim Council (UKIMC) concerning communal tensions in Leicester has drawn significant scrutiny for its methodological shortcomings and questionable assertions. A recent legal proceeding…

Rebuttal to Claims of Hindu Nationalism Threat in the UK

INSIGHT UK June 24, 2025 No Comments

Recent articles, including those published by the BBC and Hope Not Hate, have raised concerns about the supposed threat of Hindu nationalism or "extremism" in the United Kingdom. These pieces,…

Majid Freeman sentenced to 22 weeks in prison for instigating violence against Hindus

INSIGHT UK September 13, 2024 No Comments

Majid Freeman (real name Majid Novsarka), the notorious Leicester Islamist was sentenced to 22 weeks in prison for instigating violence against Hindus in 2022.

The not-so-independent SOAS inquiry into the Leicester violence

INSIGHT UK September 24, 2023 No Comments

INSIGHT UK conducted its own research into SOAS and the panel that has been appointed for the inquiry, and our findings raise some grave concerns and serious questions over the…

Leicester Ganesh Utsav interrupted by Sergeant Ahmed of the Leicestershire Police

Leicester Ganesh festival interrupted: A timeline of events

INSIGHT UK September 21, 2023 No Comments

On Monday 18th September, a Leicester Ganesh Utsav was interrupted by Sergeant Ahmed of the Leicestershire Police with the use of what we believe to be excessive force.

Leicester violence – One year and counting

INSIGHT UK September 18, 2023 No Comments

One year has passed since the turmoil that unfolded in Leicester, yet justice remains elusive. The discussions often harken back to the events of 1992 and 2002, with a continued…

One year on: Seeking justice for Hindu victims of the Leicester violence

INSIGHT UK September 16, 2023 No Comments

In the face of adversity and injustice, the call for the truth never wavers. Join us in our unwavering demand for justice, one year on, as we remember the incidents…

Anti-Hindu hate in UK schools

INSIGHT UK April 21, 2023 No Comments

A study by the Henry Jackson Society examined the prevalence of discrimination against Hindu pupils in schools in the UK. The study revealed shocking evidence of Hinduphobia in UK schools.

Open letter to the BBC

INSIGHT UK October 28, 2022 No Comments

We, INSIGHT UK, are writing regarding the recent events in Leicester and Birmingham, where the Hindu community has been the target of organised violence. The Hindu and Indian community feels…

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