Finally, after years of foot-dragging, the UK government has published an official definition of anti-Muslim hostility. This sparked howls of derision and anger from the right, perhaps fearful this would restrict their favorite pastime of unashamed Muslim bashing. This is a nonstatutory definition. It is not legally binding but it can assist government agencies in identifying hatred and discrimination. This is to enhance social cohesion at a time when, as in many other societies, it is at risk of breaking down.