Author: Matthew Syed

If we exempt ritual slaughter from animal welfare laws we open the door to far worse crimes

Jewish and Muslim sensibilities about ritual slaughter are given protected status, despite these practices being inhumane.... Read More »

Who are the true Muslims – all or none?

Moderate believers argue that Isis has misinterpreted the Koran. But no one can determine who is right or wrong, argues... Read More »

A woman is stoned. We politely look away

Our reluctance to fight 'small' battles – over forced marriage and the burka – merely emboldens the fundamentalists,... Read More »