Edinburgh Anti-Muslim Attacks

Debate between Lord Forsyth of Drumlean and Baroness Gohir

Wednesday 24th June 2026 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Gohir]

To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the factors that contributed to the attacks on Muslims in Edinburgh on 19 June; and what steps they are taking to prevent the normalisation of anti-Muslim hatred, violence and discrimination.

[The Lord Speaker (Lord Forsyth of Drumlean)]

My Lords, before inviting the Minister to respond to the noble Baroness’s topical Question, which is about the attack on Muslims in Edinburgh last week, I remind the House that no reference should be made to the criminal case currently before the courts in relation to the individual charged with the attack. Noble Lords are free to discuss the general issue, but the specific case remains sub judice.