New research shows systematic discrimination against Muslims in UK prisons

New research shows systematic discrimination against Muslims in UK prisons Submitted by Fleur Hargreaves on Thu, 06/11/2026 - 17:36 Charity Maslaha report highlights concerns about harsher prison sentences being applied disproportionately to Muslims Pigeons roosting on the top of the wall at HM Prison Pentonville in north London on 15 November 2016 (Ben Stansall/AFP) Off New data shared exclusively with Middle East Eye has shown evidence of Muslim prisoners being disproportionately targeted by harsh prison regulati