Tehmina Kazi

Tehmina Kazi is the Director of British Muslims for Secular Democracy, which aims to raise awareness within British Muslims and the wider public, of democracy particularly ‘secular democracy’ helping to contribute to a shared vision of citizenship.

Facing up to bitter truths: Rotherham child sex exploitation cases

The scale and severity of the child sex exploitation crimes in Rotherham warrants a constructive response which is more concerned with truth than evading blame, and with empathy rather than insularity.

By Tehmina Kazi

/ 28 Aug 2014

Let’s criminalise forced marriage: secular and Islamic perspectives

In a rejoinder to Amrit Wilson's article Criminalising forced marriage in the UK: why it will not help women, Tehmina Kazi lays out the arguments for the criminalisation of forced marriage, with a particular focus on the Scottish Parliament's recent consultation on full criminalisation

By Tehmina Kazi

/ 20 Jan 2014

Will the riots alter how Britain perceives its Muslim communities?

The riots and their aftermath invoked both shame and pride in England. Many members of the Islamic and other minority faith communities were praised for their bravery and dignity. But will this change the English public's attitude towards Muslims?

By Tehmina Kazi

/ 23 Aug 2011

Campus counter-terrorism: student-led or top-down?

The issue of counter-terrorism in Britain's universities has been raised again as the government finally publishes its review of the 'Prevent' strategy. The director of British Muslims for Secular Democracy argues for a holistic approach.

By Tehmina Kazi

/ 16 Jun 2011

Keeping in tune with the national curriculum - Muslims and music lessons

A number of schools in London have allowed Muslims to be withdrawn from music lessons by their parents. Teachers need to be more careful in acquiescing to each and every religious and cultural demand.

By Tehmina Kazi

/ 13 Jul 2010