Online Panel Discussion “How The British Media Reports Terrorism”

Join us online as CfMM presents the key findings of our latest report, “How The British Media Reports Terrorism,” before opening a panel discussion with media and security experts. Chaired by Channel 4 News Presenter Jon Snow.

Why are attack by “Muslims” more readily described as “terrorism”?

Why are white supremacists more likely to be called “lone wolves”?

How can the media be more consistent?

Panellists include:

• Rizwana Hamid, Director, CfMM (former BBC director/producer)
• Faisal Hanif, Report Author, CfMM (former Times reporter)
• Rohit Kachroo, ITV Security Editor
• Frank Gardner, BBC Security Correspondent
• Lizzie Dearden, The Independent Home Affairs and Security Correspondent
• Dr Jessica White, RUSI Research Fellow (Terrorism and Conflict)
• Prof Paul Spoonley, University of New Zealand

With contributions from Yasmin Qureshi MP (APPG Religion in the Media), Alexander Gent (Chair, National Association of Muslim Police), Mohammed Kozbar (Chair, Finsbury Park Mosque), Sajjad Amin (Khizra Mosque, Manchester).