Muslims should fight terrorism, say MPs

The Muslim community must do more to tackle extremism among its followers, MPs said today.

The home affairs select committee said faith leaders should condemn supporters who preach violence and terrorism.

The MPs' report, entitled Terrorism and Community Relations, continued: "They must be identified and dealt with effectively - not only by the authorities, but most importantly by the Muslim community itself." The report said community relations had worsened since the September 11 terror attacks.

It also said there was a "clear perception" among British Muslims that they were being stigmatised by Labour's antiterror laws, especially the new stop and search legislation.