British Muslims are condemning reports that the government may soon ask college professors to begin spying on students they suspect of involvement in Islamic extremism. The Guardian reported British teachers may be asked to report suspicious “Asian-looking” or Muslim students to a special branch of the government.

• Abdul Bari, secretary general of the Muslim council of Britain: “It’s scary for the Muslim community because if students in the university are spied on, and on the basis of their religion or race, then that will create more difficulties for especially the Muslim community.”

Gemma Tumelty, the president of the National Union of Students, also condemned the spy program:

• Gemma Tumelty: “… It’s pitting student against student, and staff against student and It will only create situation where Muslim students feel even more isolated and even more alienated from their campus communities.”