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UK Government Considers Ethnic, Religion-Based Airport Screening

HeadlineAug 16, 2006

The British government is reportedly considering an airport screening system that would include identifying passengers by their ethnic or religious background. The idea is drawing criticism from Arab and Muslim groups who claim they’ll inevitably come under the most scrutiny. Some British police officials are also criticizing the measure. Ali Desai, a British Muslim police superintendent, said: “What you are suggesting is that we should have a new offence in this country called 'travelling while Asian.'”

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