The English Defence League (EDL) was a far-right, Islamophobic organisation active in England from 2009 until the mid-late 2010s.

Aug 4, 2024 · A wave of violent protests around the country has raised questions about whether the English Defence League (EDL) - technically a defunct organisation - should be banned under UK terrorism laws.

The following is a list of English Defence League (EDL) demonstrations: Counter protest by, and clashes with, Unite Against Fascism (UAF) supporters. [1] Clashes with socialist protestors, [2] West Midlands police state the EDL "...had no intent to protest".

The English Defence League (EDL) believes that British society is under attack by Muslim extremists. Since 2009, the group has held what British media has routinely referred to as “aggressive rallies” across England

Aug 5, 2024 · More than 400 people have been arrested in connection with the unrest, and the number is expected to rise, leading some commentators to call for groups such as the English Defence League (EDL) to...

The Ideology of the English Defence League comprises the beliefs of the English Defence League, a far-right, Islamophobic organisation in the United Kingdom. Political scientists identified the EDL as existing on the far-right of the left–right political spectrum. [1] .

Dec 2, 2015 · Joel Busher reflects on what his 16 months of ethnographic fieldwork with the English Defence League tells us about what distinguishes them from the ‘ordinary English people’ that they claim to represent.

The English Defence League (EDL) is a far right social movement that claims to oppose Islamic extremism in England. Over the last three years, it has used street protest marches to demonstrate and draw attention to its cause.

Mar 12, 2018 · The EDL story began in June of 2009, when Islamist group Al-Muhajiroun protested a parade held by the Royal Anglian Regiment to mark its return from Afghanistan.

Jun 25, 2017 · Far-right English Defence League protesters clashed with anti-fascist groups amid a heavy police presence as they marched through central London. Around 50 EDL protesters made their way from a...