PaigaamFREE Tri-Lingual Monthly Magazine est .1993 Issue 333 December 2020 Rabi ul Akhir/ Jumada Al Awwal 1442 Tier 3: Back to the Future

As we came out of These restrictions will As we draw closer towards national lockdown it has mean: people should not turning a big corner regarding been announced that the socialise indoors with anyone the production of Covid-19 Government has once outside of their household vaccines and tackling the again placed Kirklees or support bubble. pandemic with renewed hope into Tier 3 restrictions and confidence, we must continue from 2nd December. You should avoid travelling to update our families, friends outside of Kirklees. and our community regularly. These restrictions will be reviewed on 16th December. No social gatherings of And whilst many people want more than six people in to be offered the as soon as Along with Kirklees in outdoor spaces such as parks. possible, others are worried West Yorkshire Leeds, about putting something Bradford, Calderdale, More importantly for local unknown into their bodies. Wakefield Castleford and Muslims places of worship will Pontefract are all in Tier 3. be open but people will need Public health officials have to observe social distancing advised vaccine manufacturers to and take full precautions warn people that those who opt to when visiting Masjids. take a jab will probably experience some “rough” side effects.

It is hoped that by being as transparent as possible, people know what to expect and will not be scared away from getting the second dose. We are now witnessing increasingly Regulators were told about the error encouraging news with the beforehand and they agreed that Moderna vaccine success of major trials now being the trial could continue, and more reported in quick succession. volunteers could be immunised. This uses the same approach as the Pfizer vaccine, an RNA vaccine It is important to emphasise that Experts are adamant that the error found to protect 94.5% of people. vaccines are not a treatment for Covid-19, will have no effect on vaccine safety. The UK is expected to hold five million but a prevention regime to stop people doses by the spring of 2021. This is given in from contracting the virus in the first It is believed that the UK has ordered two doses, but this time four weeks apart. place and being adversely affected. 100 million doses of this vaccine. This is easier to store than Pfizer’s Having the vaccine will help our It is made from a weakened version of vaccine, because it stays stable bodies fight off the infection by a common cold virus from chimpanzees at -20C for up to six months. building up resistance and immunity, and modified to not grow in humans and and ultimately stop us from catching is known as a viral vector type of vaccine. In terms of who will get the vaccine the virus and becoming seriously ill. first, it is expected that older care home Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine residents and staff top the UK’s preliminary The main forerunners for the vaccine priority list, followed by health workers trials we are likely to see most of in This was the first to appear on like hospital staff, and those aged over-80. the coming months are the following our screens and in the news as the biggest breakthrough for Ultimately, it is important that Oxford University/AstraZeneca Covid19 vaccines at the time. prevention, treatment, testing, and vaccine self-isolation all continue to work It is similar to the Oxford vaccine in together and not as a stand off This is commonly referred to as terms of preventing more than 90% of against each other or as an alternative. the Oxford vaccine. Initial published people developing Covid19 symptoms. results showed that it can stop 90% It is also worthy of pointing out that the of the people developing Covid19 This is also given in two doses with speed of research and development has symptoms once a second and follow- three weeks in between each dose. only been made possible by unparalleled up second dose has been administered. global focus and funding, and importantly It is expected that the UK will be securing with no compromise to safety. It’s no surprise that the Oxford vaccine 10 million doses by the end of 2020, is going to be a favorite for many reasons, followed up by a further 30 million doses. Experts globally estimate that 60-70% of in addition to its unique and easier the global population must be immune storage and distribution requirements Whilst there have been no to stop the virus spreading easily (herd without the need for it to be kept at -70C safety concerns identified withimmunity), which is billions of people, and below, and by virtue of it being the this vaccine, the main drawbacks even if the vaccine works perfectly. cheapest vaccine on the market by far. are the storage requirements. Hence my clear message is that we After the plaudits, multiple news outlets They need to be kept under extreme all work together and come forward in the UK and US reported that there were freezing temperatures and special in taking up the vaccine as soon as questions about how effective the jab is. transportation and packaging it becomes available more widely. requirements are also required. Three results were reported from Vaccines are the definitely the the trial - an overall efficacy of 70%, a The vaccine is a new type under the RNA way forward for everyone as we lower one of 62% and a high of 90%. class of vaccines, and uses the virus’s genetic approach 2021 and the New Year, material (RNA) to provide immunity. and in helping to restore confidence That’s because different doses of the and normality back in to all our lives. vaccine were mistakenly used in the trial. This starts making part of the virus inside the body, which the immune system Some volunteers were given shots recognises as foreign and starts to attack. Professor Mahendra G Patel PhD half the planned strength, in error. The RNA vaccines can be FRPharmS FIPA (India) However, it was reported that the“wrong” potentially developed more easily FHEAHonorary Visiting Professor dose turned out to be the most effective. and quickly compared to others. University of Bradford

2 Paigaam December 2020 Share your views with us: [email protected] Inside this issue Paigaam Editorial Vaccines/editorial2/3 Chair/General Manager’s column/Al Ihsan trust plan to build new masjid Politics: The Shady 6/7 Alleviating Hunger 8/9

Side of Life Who peddles Islamophobia more: Politicians all over the world have At a more local level how good are Tories or Labour?10/11 been exposed for lying, cheating our Councillors in doing their job? abusing their positions and much worse, which makes you wonder why the In the past Councillors were not paid Tracy Brabin column/Insulting Prophet good citizens of the democratic world except for expenses incurred. Now S.A.W not freedom of expression12/13 continue to have confidence in them. Councillors receive a “salary” on top of their expenses of minimum £12,000 per annum. With monotonous regularity MPs Ahmad bhai Patel/ Biden and Harris: are constantly caught out and So it’s a “good little earner” Love from Israel 16/17 exposed for one thing or another for very little accountability. and despite this most are allowed to continue in a position of responsibility. We need to make sure that there is BAME people sick of empty sport more accountability for Councillors. gestures/ Islamophobia Awareness These MPs are our representatives whom Month 18/19 we elect to represent us in Parliament and If you do not get the help you ask for make and uphold laws that govern us. from your Councillor then make sure you complain. Kids/Paigaam reviews 20/21 We have witnessed for ourselves the worst side of politics with the outcome of the USA The Council has a code of conduct elections. It is a complete fiasco as Trump has for Councillors which you can Burial update/(to be confirmed)Saeb turned it into a game for his own amusement. find out about from the Council. Erakat/Paigaam Legal/ Paigaam Health 22/23/24 He is toying with the lives of his own So do not let the Councillors off the hook. Gujarati & Urdu 25/29 people. This is the worst kind of politics. If they don’t deliver remove and replace them. What about the black people? They are at the bottom of the pile and denied The best way is for the good people to dignity and respect. The American dream stand for elections and weed out the greedy is mainly reserved for the white people. ones who only do it for financial gains. 01924 500 555 What is of real concern in the world in So we would urge our young people to our present era is that too many voters take a keen interest in politics at local and [email protected] have become extremely right wing and national level and make a real difference. strongly support extremist ideology in places like India, USA, Israel and many That is the only way for any real imws.org.uk other countries. We can’t allow these improvements. Whether we like it or not crazy fanatics to take over the world. politics is part of our lives so we have @paigaam2 to participate and make the most of it. Even in the UK we constantly witness Islamophobia in both main We need to vote for the right people paigaam publications political parties, yet their leaders at local and national levels and use our take no decisive action to root it out. vote to effect change and not just vote Paigaam is available at Mount for the same party because our families Pleasant Post Office, Batley Carr Even Boris can insult Muslim women have traditionally voted for them. Post Office, Dadibhai’s, Islamic in such derogatory terms, yet he went Bakery, Mullaco Warehouse, Shell on to become our Prime Minister. Vote for the best person that you trust Petrol Stations, Mullaco Dewsbury to do a good job, not just the party. along with many other retail outlets.

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December 2020 Paigaam 5 Chair’s Message

In an average year, flu kills 11,000 people Children can pass flu on to others in In this unprecedented year, it is vital and hospitalises tens of thousands more. their family and loved ones, as well as the that we do all we can to protect our It is clear that this is anything but a wider community, many of whom may families and those most vulnerable in our normal year, and we must do all we can be at higher risk from the complications community from the virus this winter. to protect ourselves and those around us of flu, such as the elderly or those living from the flu. with long-term health conditions. We should do all that we can to protect ourselves and others from the flu virus Flu is similar to Covid-19 in terms of the Living through COVID-19 has been this winter. way that it spreads. incredibly hard for everyone, but it has also shown that we’re all in this together. I encourage the community to speak to It spreads from person to person, As we emerge from lockdown remember their local GP or visit their local pharmacy. even amongst those not showing any that the virus is still here, so we should all symptoms, and it can cause significant do our bit to protect our health and that The last few months have been an complications for those aged 65 and of our community. extremely stressful and worrying time over, those living with long-term health for us all but I want to reassure you that conditions (such as diabetes, COPD, or I know it isn’t easy, especially during whatever your concern, IMWS is still here Chronic Kidney Disease), and women the winter, but we should continue to for you and it is important that we all stick who are pregnant. stay home as much as possible and limit together and abide by the rules.. contact with others. Flu kills thousands of people every year. It is an unpredictable virus and it can be When you go outside make sure to With best wishes a serious illness in young children that follow government guidance and self- Dr Imtiyaz Patel leads to complications like bronchitis and isolate if you or anyone in your household Chair pneumonia, and painful ear infections. has symptoms of coronavirus. IMWS

We also understand the role young Now more than ever is the time to children can play in the transmission of maintain your health and wellbeing. flu. General Manager’s Column

Lat month, myself our third project since April. over her donation, Al Hikmah along with the executive committee welcomed our Entitled alleviating One thing that struck Tracy Centre local MP for Batley and hunger from Batley & was the fact that charities Spen, Tracy Brabin to the Al Dewsbury, this particular like IMWS, are at the Update Hikmah centre to view first project offers fresh (where forefront of our community Please be advised, during hand the charity work which possible) nutritious food for as we are here to serve the Covid crisis, the Al we have been busy with. individuals & families who our own community Hikmah centre main office have had the misfortune as well as the wider is open from Monday to It was a pleasure to host of losing much needed community as a whole too. Friday from 9am to 4 PM. Tracy who told us that income, long term illness what she saw here at IMWS and/or disability due to I for one am happy that was truly awe-inspiring. COVID-19 pandemic. I represent a marvelous Should you wish to give community organisation. your donation in person, As a charity, it is always It was very nice to see Tracy this can be facilitated. great to show people how make a personal donation the Indian Muslim Welfare to IMWS as she chose us as Nadeem Raja For more information please Society has launched her charity of the month. General Manager. telephone 01924 500555. yet another Covid-19 Mobile: 07548217280 E:mail: nadeem.raja@ support programme. Our Chair, Dr Imtiyaz Alternatively please e-mail: imws.org.uk Patel was only too happy www.imws.org.uk [email protected] I’m proud to say that this is to oblige as Tracy handed

6 Paigaam December 2020 Al-Ihsan Trust plan to build new Masjid to get behind the construction of the Masjid.

He said: “The next phase will require an enormous amount of work, resources, inevitably take time and only proceed as fast as funding allows.

“A detailed Performance Specification is also required for the Mechanical & Electrical requirements within the Building Contract to be interrogated and refined to achieve full functionality.

“The ultimate benefit of this work is certainty for Al- Ihsan Trust and to specify risk and liabilities during the build if new costs emerge.

“So, a sincere humble plea from me for everyone’s continued patience, financial contribution The Al-Ihsan Trust has price against the initial sale involved in the construction and above all Duas”. formally completed the price had been agreed and of the Masjid which will transfer of land at the grounds thanked the IMWS executive benefit the local and To donate to the Al- of the Al Hikmah Centre committee for their support. wider community for Ihsan Trust, please following a meeting with the generations to come. see the details below: IMWS Executive Committee. He said: “By the grace of the Almighty, I would like “Furthermore, we pray As part of the discussions to take this opportunity to the Almighty guide the BANK DETAILS: Bank: with IMWS a reduction thank everyone involved in group further towards Lloyds Bank PLC Account of £75,000 was made concluding the land purchase, fulfilling this noble cause Name: Al-Ihsan Trust against the sale price of both legal teams, IMWS with blessings and ease. Account Number: 86785268 the purchase of £250,000. committee members, Al-Ihsan Sort Code: 30-63-55 Trust and above all to the wider “The Society is pleased Vice Chair of the Al-Ihsan community for their duas and to have made a significant Trust, Ebrahim Chopdat, generous Lillah donations. contribution towards the Donation drop off Secretary Ismail Loonat construction of the Masjid.” points: Islamic Bakery were present as Anis Dadu, “However, we are still Mount Pleasant Batley; Managing Director of XYZ in great need for your The transfer of the land has Mount Pleasant Post Law Solicitors, oversaw Duas, Lillah donations and ensured Al-Ihsan can now Office Batley; Batley the signing of documents Karze-Hasna to commence concentrate on a tender Town Post Office; Batley ensuring the land has now building the Masjid.” process that leads to the Carr Post Office; Patbro been legally transferred to appointment of a qualified Newsagent Dewsbury; & Al-Ihsan at an agreed price Dr Imtiyaz Patel, Chair of construction partner and EC Garage, Soothill, Batley. of £175,000 (excluding IMWS congratulated The Al- begin the design and fees and associated costs). Ihsan trust and wished them physical building work. a long and prosperous future: Bashir Karolia, Chair of Abdul Aziz Ravat, Al-Ihsan Al-Ihsan Trust confirmed “We pray that the Almighty Trust Committee Member a reduction of the land accepts the efforts of all those urged the community

December 2020 Paigaam 7 Alleviating hunger from Batley and Dewsbury Application Form for Food Parcels Commencing in November 2020

IMWS is please to announce the initiation of a new food parcels project. We will be delivering good nutritious food on your door step if you or your family have suffered greatly due to the current pandemic COVID-19 crisis.

o Has your household suffered a drop in income as a result of Corona virus of more than £50 per week on average since March 2020

o Is anyone living in your household aged over 65 or under 5 years old?

o Does anyone in your household receive a ‘means tested’ benefit such as Universal Credit, Supplementary Pension or local Authority Housing Benefit?

o Does anyone living in your household receive Disability Allowance or Attendance Allowance?

Alternatively, if any of the above do not apply:

o Please provide a letter from your GP to confirm that the physical or mental health of someone living in your house would be improved if you receive a free food box. Please note that IMWS will not pay any fees charged by your doctor for writing this letter.

Please fill in the below form and bring it to the Al-Hikmah Centre, or alternatively contact us

First Name

Address

Gender

DOB

Contact No

Surname

Dietary Requirements

o Standard meal with meat o Halal meals o Vegetarian meal o Gluten free meal o Dairy free meal o Vegan Meal oFood Allergy o Yes o No (Please state which allergies if any) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......

I ………………………………………...... Complete the form with the best of my knowledge.

Sign: Print name: For office use only

Date: IMWS reserves the right to refuse any application. Sign Applications will be dealt on first come first serve basis. The project has its own funding limitations and time constraints. Date

Funded by: Project delivered and initiated by

8 Paigaam December 2020 IMWS provides foodpacks in Batley and Dewsbury are very happy to help as “There has been a huge we believe it is our duty as increase in demand on our Muslims to ensure the wider outreach services during the community benefits fromlockdown period,” said Mr Patel. our presence and work. It is a positive message coming out “This is part of our ongoing from the Muslim Community. programme which started in Ramadhan and has seen “Everyone who has the community show their benefitted, regardlesskindness and generosity of their race or religion by donating money and have been very grateful also volunteering to help for the help and support the vulnerable and needy which we have provided. at this difficult time.”

“May I also take this “it has been a pleasure opportunity, on behalf of working with organisations myself and the IMWS Chair, such as Shelton Housing, Dr Imtiyaz Patel to thank Making Space, Beaumont everyone who has helped Court, Denham Court us achieve our aims and and Connect Housing objectives and we look who are just some of the forward to working with organisations that have everyone on a long-term basis.” benefitted from this project.”

The Indian Muslim Welfare who named IMWS as IMWS Chair, Dr Imtiyaz Patel To find out more about Society has launched her charity of the month. said he was proud that IMWS the project, please e-mail their third Covid-19 was one of the first charities [email protected] support since April 2020. Tracy visited the Al Hikmah to receive vital funding or telephone: 01924 500555. Centre to make a personal in order to deliver such a Entitled Alleviating Hunger donation and view first- much needed programme. from Batley and Dewsbury, hand all the effort the IMWS the initiative offers fresh executive committee along (where possible) nutritious with the women’s Committee food for those individuals & have put into the project. families who have suffered with income loss and long IMWS Centre Manager term illness & disability due Nadeem Raja explained to COVID-19 pandemic. how the project has seen the Muslim community IMWS has since commenced receive praise and plaudits delivery of around 1300 food from local people from packages to the doorstep of an array of backgrounds those who have been affected who have benefitted from the most by the pandemic. receiving the food boxes.

It is envisaged the project “Members of the local will run for 13 weeks with English community have IMWS gathering information received over 90 percent of and short listing the most the food boxes,” said Mr Raja. needy individuals and families who are entitled to support. “Hence they have been the principal beneficiaries of The project has received the this much needed project. backing of Batley and Spen MP Tracy Brabin “As an organisation, we

December 2020 Paigaam 9 Who peddles Islamophobia?

The Conservative Party has Labour “did not do enough to in the Tory party, citing attitudes are structurally a very serious problem in prevent antisemitism and, at plans for an independent embedded within the relation to Islamophobia. worst, could be seen to accept investigation looking into Conservative Party it”, said the EHRC, which complaints of discrimination membership on a scale that However, this deep-rooted described Labour’s failure to over “religion or belief and dwarfs Labour’s problem. Tory bigotry has never act as “inexcusable”. significantly Islam” in the received more than a tiny party. The UK’s first female fraction of the coverage Corbyn has since been Muslim cabinet minister, that the antisemitism within suspended and reinstated, It is hard to avoid the Lady Warsi, who has spent Labour has been given in the albeit he has had the whip conclusion that the EHRC has years campaigning against mass media. taken away from him. shown less willingness and Islamophobia in the been slower to respond to Conservative party has been During Jeremy Corbyn’s By contrast, the equality allegations of Islamophobia the loudest voice in the leadership - the Labour watchdog has been painfully within the Tory party than Conservative party calling Party was besieged with slow to take evidence of Tory those of antisemitism within for an investigation into serious accusations of Islamophobia seriously. Labour. Islamophobia. antisemitism. Therefore, the Equality and Human Rights The Muslim Council of Britain This raises very troubling She was critical of Boris Commission was compelled has made repeated complaints questions about the Johnson’s decision to water to begin an investigation about Islamophobia in the commitment to impartiality it down into a probe into into antisemitism within the Conservative party and earlier and fairness of an organisation discrimination of all kinds. Labour Party in May 2019. this year submitted a dossier that ought to deal with all of more than 300 allegations parties in the same even- She also once said that she Labour leader Keir Starmer of Islamophobia to the handed way. was “truly ashamed of my has since accepted their report Equality and Human Rights party,” after a panel discussion in full which found that the Commission, the same body Muslims are starting to think at a party conference was used party broke the law by failing that investigated Labour. about whether the EHRC to defend comments made to prevent “acts of harassment offers special treatment to the by Johnson about Muslim and discrimination”. Yet, the EHRC declined to Conservative Party. women, while panellists called proceed with the investigation for the term Islamophobia to Under Mr Corbyn’s leadership into the alleged Islamophobia In other words, Islamophobic be scrapped.

10 Paigaam December 2020 Tories/Labour or both parties? an estimated 85 percent of Muslims supported the Labour Party compared with 11 percent who voted for the Conservative party.

IMWS Chair, Dr Imtiyaz Patel said the report was a “wake-up call” for the party.

“The British Muslim community is the biggest constituent vote the Labour Party has.

Before he was elected members believed parts of Findings include Muslims “My warning as someone prime minister, Boris Johnson Britain operated under sharia who have participated in who is a member of the compared women who wear law. Labour events being subject Muslim community, is you the niqab to “letterboxes” and to stereotypes of “grooming can’t just assume a community “bank robbers.” Almost half believed in the gangs”, accused of plotting will always be with you, come myth of no-go zones where “planned takeovers”, called what may,” he told Paigaam. The issue dates back to “non-Muslims are not able “terrorists” and “foreigners”, David Cameron’s premiership to enter”, while 39 percent and been expected to “Labour can’t take any and of 2016 with the Tories thought Islamist terror attacks condemn violence they had voter or any community for pumping a constant barrage “reflected widespread hostility no part in committing, the granted. Everyone deserves of propaganda portraying to Britain among the Muslim report said. respect and we need to make Labour candidate Sadiq Khan community”. sure we are holding both the as a mere puppet of a large Nearly 44 percent of Labour party and the Tories to and sinister Islamist force. Numerous Tories MP’s have respondents said Labour account.” expressed Islamophobic views does not take Islamophobia Shamefully, during the and continue to do so to this seriously, while 55 percent did Labour says that despite London mayoral election very day. Bob Blackman, MP for not trust the party to tackle the report stating that half of in 2006 former PM David Harrow East, expressed regret anti-Muslim sentiment. Muslim members of the Labour Cameron accused Labour after sharing an anti-Muslim party do not trust Keir Starmer candidate – Sadiq Khan – the post by Tommy Robinson. “We must take swift action to tackle Islamophobia, the current mayor of London to tackle Islamophobia within leadership will meet with the of sharing a stage with an He also hosted events our ranks,” said Labour MP LMN to discuss how to solve entirely innocent South with anti-Muslim Hindu Afzal Khan, in a foreword the “scourge” of Islamophobia. London based imam who was nationalist Tapan Ghosh, to the report. “Whilst the said to have been a “supporter who has previously called for Labour Party has enjoyed Labour Leader Sir Keir of IS” in a bid to link Labour to the UN to control the birth overwhelming support of Starmer and Deputy Leader extremism. rate of Muslims and praised the Muslim community for Angela Rayner said in a joint the genocide of Rohingya decades, we cannot take their statement: “Islamophobia The former PM eventually Muslims. support for granted.” has no place in our party or issued an apology in the The issues that concerned the society and we are committed House of Commons. In relation to the Labour respondents included: foreign to rooting it out. Party, their record on policy decisions relating to He said that he regretted Islamophobia is hardly the 2001 “War on Terror”; a “We look forward to working impeccable. change in policy relating to with LMN to implement their “any misunderstanding” that Kashmir earlier this year; the recommendations. had arisen and undisclosed More than one in four Muslim occupation of Palestine, and damages were also paid. members and supporters the Labour Party’s connection “We will be meeting with of the Labour Party – 29 to the government’s Prevent them to discuss the next steps As for ordinary party percent – have experienced programme to counter in tackling the scourge of members, a YouGov poll Islamophobia according to “extremism”. Islamophobia.” unveiled the chilling finding a report compiled by the that two-thirds of Tory Labour Muslim Network. In the 2017 general election,

11 Paigaam December 2020 Tracy Brabin: Why I chose IMWS as my charity of the month

As you will know, since my local businesses as well as It was also inspiring imperative that people are able last column we have now been national ones such as Tesco to see the work being to go back to their jobs and placed into a circuit breaker to provide locally sourced done by the Women’s businesses as soon as we can. lockdown in England, with all food where possible, ensures committee in distributing non-essential retail closed and that the majority of the feminine hygiene parcels In doing this, me and a complete ban on household money being spent to build for the community as well. my team have held a mixing, with the exception these parcels stays in our number of meetings with of being able to meet 1 community, supporting As they rightly point out, if the government, the person outside in public. businesses who need it families are struggling and council, the NHS and with most during this pandemic. trying to make ends meet, businesses that have been I understand how difficult it these are often viewed as affected and hit hardest must be for everyone across As we look towards the unessential when compared by these new measures. our community, not being future and the potential for to food, and if there are a lot of able to see our friends and a vaccine being rolled out women and girls in the house, It is still as important as ever families, but I have been for COVID, I was extremely the cost of buying these to be following the current amazed to see the work that happy to hear that IMWS have products can get quite high. government guidance, as so many have done to come been liaising with the council Kirklees currently has the together and help each other and health authorities to I know that this is a highest infection rate in during these uncertain times. make their building available subject that many will feel all of West Yorkshire and is as a vaccination centre. uncomfortable talking 4th highest in the country. I visited IMWS this month, to about or accessing, but it is see the amazing work being It has been truly awe- so important that we break We can only beat this virus done by volunteers and staff inspiring to see charities this taboo and make sure if we work together and to help the community in like IMWS adapting to make that everyone who needs make sure that we are still Batley during this awful time. sure that they can help in these items gets them. washing hands, covering our whatever way they can. faces and making sure we It was heartwarming I have been supporting are sticking to the 2m rule. to see the scale of the IMWS was my charity of campaigns around period food parcel system that the month, so it was also poverty on social media If you have any questions or has been in operation my pleasure to end my and this campaign from concerns, you can email me on to support foodbanks visit by handing over a IMWS is a brilliant way to Tracy.Brabin.MP@parliament. and Kirklees Council. donation, with the money help address this issue. uk and we will do our best being raised from surveys to answer your questions. The image of the hall being that I complete as an MP. This month the focus in our filled with parcels ready to office has been on supporting As ever, I am always wanting go out to the community It is so important to me to everyone who needs help to hear from constituents was a fantastic one and I support charities like IMWS, during this second lockdown. about any issues they face. feel so lucky to have such a which are the beating heart wonderful and enterprising of our community, and seeing I have been fighting hard You can also call my charity in my constituency. the work being done has made to ensure that people are office on 01924 900036. me so happy that I represent supported by the government Forging links with other such a marvelous community. during this pandemic, as it is

12 Paigaam December 2020 European court: insulting Prophet P.B.U.H ‘not freedom of expression’ Following our front that it had found that “the feature on French President applicant’s statements had Emmanuel Macron’s recent been likely to arouse justified comments on Islam, a ruling indignation in Muslims” and by the European Court of “amounted to a generalization Human Rights (ECHR) dating without factual basis.” back to 2018 which rules that insulting the Prophet P.B.U.H A press release detailing is not covered by freedom of the judgement read: “Mrs. expression has come to light. S. appealed but the Vienna Court of Appeal upheld The ECHR ruled that a the decision in December woman convicted by an 2011, confirming, in essence, Austrian court of insulting the lower court’s findings. the Prophet P.B.U.H did not have her freedom of “A request for the renewal speech rights infringed. of the proceedings was dismissed by the Supreme The woman, named Court on 11 December 2013.” only as Mrs. S, 47, from Vienna, appealed to have Mrs S. had complained her conviction overturned to the European court that to several Austrian courts the domestic courts failed and finally the European to address the substance of Court of Human Rights. the impugned statements in the light of her right to However, her case was freedom of expression. thrown out by both the Vienna Court of Appeal and Austria’s However, the European Supreme Court. Finally, the Court of Human Rights found European Court of Human there had been no violation rights backed the courts’ of Article 10 (freedom of decision to convict Mrs S. expression) of the European Convention on Human Rights. She was convicted in February 2011 by the In a statement the ECHR Vienna Regional Criminal said: “The Court found in Court for disparaging particular that the domestic “It held that by considering Due to his comments on religious doctrines in 2011. courts comprehensively the impugned statements as Islam, President Macron has assessed the wider context going beyond the permissible found himself the subject She was also fined €480 of the applicant’s statements limits of an objective debate, of protests throughout euros (£430), a judgment that and carefully balanced her and by classifying them as the Islamic world. was upheld on two appeals. right to freedom of expression an abusive attack on the with the right of others to Prophet of Islam which could His comments have been The court said that the have their religious feelings stir up prejudice and threaten was condemned by Pakistan’s woman’s comments could protected, and served the religious peace, the domestic Prime Minister Imran Khan not be covered by the legitimate aim of preserving courts put forward relevant and his Turkish President freedom of expression, stating religious peace in Austria. and sufficient reasons.” Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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December 2020 Paigaam 15 Ahmed bhai Patel: the gentle giant of Indian politics The Muslim community of of India since partition. “It is a sad day. Shri Ahmed expressed his condolences. India and south Gujarat is Patel was a pillar of the in mourning after Congress His softly spoken manner Congress party. He lived and “Saddened by the demise of leader and trusted political and intelligence ensured he breathed Congress and stood Ahmed Patel Ji. He spent years advisor to Congress president very quickly hbecame a close with the party through its in public life, serving society. Sonia Gandhi, Ahmed bhai confidant of Prime minister most difficult times. He was a “Known for his sharp mind, Patel MP passed away at the Indira Ghandhi along with tremendous asset. We will miss his role in strengthening age of 71 due to Covid-19 her son Rajiv Ghandhi who him. My love and condolences the Congress Party would related complications. also became Prime Minister. to Faisal, Mumtaz & the family.” always be remembered. Spoke to his son Faisal and Ahmed bhai, who was In a statement, Sonia Ghandi He worked tirelessly for expressed condolences. affectionately known as Babu stressed that there would all segments of the society May Ahmed Bhai’s soul bhai was born in the village never be anyone else who especially the poor and rest in peace,” he tweeted. of Piraman near Ankleshwar will be able to grace Indian disadvantaged, regardless on the 21st of August in 1949. politics in the same manner. of their religious or political For the Muslims of She said: “In Ahmed Patel, I persuasions and was India, Mr Patel was only His late father was also local have lost a colleague, whose therefore held in very high too happy to help them. Muslim leader and a politician. entire life was dedicated esteem by both the Hindu Even in the most to the Congress Party. and Muslim communities. dire of circumstances. Upon securing a degree in law, an unexpected “His faithfulness and Despite having a very From opening schools opportunity to be an MP in dedication, his commitment anti-Muslim agenda, the or colleges, ensuring free Indian parliament presented to his duty, his always being Indian nationalist Prime admission for very poor itself after the sudden death there to help, his generosity Minister Narendra Modi students, establishing of a sitting Muslim MP in a were rare qualities that expressed sadness over community projects and relatively safe Muslim seat. distinguished him from others. the demise of Ahmed bhai. so much more, he was indeed blessed by Almighty. He was a keen cricketer “I have lost an irreplaceable Taking to Twitter, he said and wanted to pursue a comrade, a faithful colleague Patel spent years in public Even though he had the best career in sports. However, and a friend. I mourn his life, serving Indian society of connections in the corridors his father insisted he should passing and I feel deeply for and acknowledged that of power in India, his conduct partake in a political career. his bereaved family to whom “his role in strengthening and the manner in which I offer my sincere feelings the Congress Party would he went about his business He held various very of empathy and support.” always be remembered’. ensured he was a a symbol positions in government of hope and immense pride and became one of the most Rahul Ghandi said his passing The PM said he spoke particularly for the Sunni Vohra influential Muslim leaderswas a sad day for the country. to Patel’s son Faisal and community of south Gujarat.

16 Paigaam December 2020 Biden and Harris: From Israel with love They suggest a Biden- Harris administration would be supportive of the recent initiative to establish relations between Israel and the UAE.

She voted in favour of resolutions to end US support for the Arab intervention in Yemen whilst Trump vetoed this and other resolutions.

During her career as a prosecutor, the New York Times recounted, prosecutors “unlawfully held back potentially exculpatory Jerusalem, he has voiced his evidence” in the case of Upon being voted President This prompts a question aim of restoring support for George Gage, resulting in a 70- of the United States of America about Biden’s potential Palestinians that was cut under year sentence at San Quentin Sheikh Donald Frederick Christ approach to Saudi Arabia. the current administration. on charges of sexual abuse. Fred Ibn John Trump boarded the Air Force One presidential Whilst some countries Vice President-elect Kamala Those charges were later plane for Saudi Arabia. benefited from Trump’sHarris, a woman of South- proven false and dismissed transactional, business-like Asian and Jamaican ethnicity, by the trial judge but upheld Trump was the only approach to diplomacy that is also a strong supporter under appeal on technicality. Commander in Chief to make largely left certain issues of Israel and her husband’s Saudi Arabia – or any Muslim alone — particularly in Saudi Jewish identity may have Because Harris declined country – his first stop abroad. Arabia, the United Arab helped shape such views. to withdraw prosecution, Emirates, Egypt and Israel. Gage, now 80 and partially Upon arrival to Saudi Arabia, She sought to block UN blind, remains in jail to the man with the pseudo tan During a Democratic Security Council Resolution this day, 20 years later. was spotted swaying and primary debate in 2019, 2334 which, at the end of jiving with Saudi statesmen Biden said his administration Mr Obama’s presidency, the Under her truancy law in for the ceremonial war dance. would make Saudi Arabia US controversially did not California, parents could be “the pariah that they are.” veto. It clearly labels Israeli penalised at the discretion The President’s Chief of settlement activity as illegal. of the school administrator, State Reince Priebus and Biden is a staunch allowing prosecutors to bring former Chief Strategist Steve supporter of Israel. And while she claims charges against parents, many Bannon, who Trump fell that Israel “overall” meets of whom were sentenced to out with a few years later, “Biden will be looking at international human rights a year in jail, plus a $2,500 labelling him “Sloppy Steve” Saudi Arabia as the big prize standards, she remains a fine, life-altering criminal also made a brief appearance on (Israeli) normalisation,” vocal supporter of a two- records and financial burdens. but did not jive along. Kirsten Fontenrose, director state solution, opposes of the Scowcroft Middle settlements and annexation, Then, predictably, as soon as However, Trump’s real East Security Initiative at the including the Trump plan, she announced her intention motives were laid bare as Atlantic Council, told CNBC. and backs the restoration of to run in the Democratic he negotiated a weapons US aid to the Palestinians. presidential primaries, deal with the Saudis worth While Biden is unlikely to Harris apologised and asked $109.7 billion, predicted to reverse any of Trump’s major These positions match for forgiveness and trust grow to a $380 billion Saudi Israel policy moves like those of Mr Biden and from the same community investment within 10 years. moving the U.S. embassy to key Democratic leaders. that she oppressed.

December 2020 Paigaam 17 BAME people ‘tired’ of empty football anti-racism gestures

Greg Clarke’s resignation English football”. “staggering” and welcomed football community - by the from the Football Association the swift action taken by the demeaning and offensive comes during a global crisis. In the FA’s own words, “the FA. comments and sentiments aim is to move away from made by former FA Chairman, Former FA chairman recruitment practises focused He said: “We are not just Greg Clarke. Greg Clarke resigned after on personal networks”. talking about anybody here, referring to black footballers we are talking about the “We hope that as a as “coloured” while giving From Bert Millichip in leader of our national game community we can learn from evidence to MPs. 1981, Keith Wiseman, Geoff on a really major strategic the emotions experienced Thompson, Lord Triesman, issue for the FA, which is as a result from this incident, Clarke used the phrase David Bernstein, Greg Dyke driving greater diversity and and that the changes borne during a Digital, Culture, and Greg Clarke, the position inclusion, making everyone from this will result in Media and Sport Committee of FA Chair has traditionally feel they belong in the game. corrective steps and measure meeting. been held by white, middle- to improve equality, inclusion aged, men. “These were archaic attitudes and accessibility across the In the midst of a deadly which were really revealing industry. pandemic, with the game By the end of 2020, is this themselves in comment after losing £100m per month, the an unexpected opportunity comment - a well-briefed chair “As a Foundation, we work FA needs stable leadership to make a more diverse or CEO would know exactly continuously to tackle such more than ever. and inclusive appointment how to navigate that. dated and rigid perspectives in a position of power and and stereotypes. The FA Board, which includes authority? The Zesh Rehman Foundation former Liverpool Chief said it is “disappointed “We work closely with Executive and current EFL The FA’s Diversity Code says and disheartened” by the individuals from marginalised Chair Rick Parry, will identify hiring “will be based on merit, “demeaning and offensive and minority communities and appoint a replacement “in to find the best person for comments” made by Greg to understand their specific due course.” the job from diverse talent Clarke. needs, perspectives and pipelines”. values, in order to help In October, the FA launched The statement said: “We create truly inclusive and its new Football Leadership Kick It Out chair Sanjay are disappointed and developmental opportunities Diversity Code “to drive Bhandari felt Clarke’s disheartened - as are many within football, for all.” diversity and inclusion across comments had been of our peers within the

18 Paigaam December 2020 Islamophobia awareness month deemed a success A month-long campaign The event is seen as vital exhibitions took place. expressions of Muslimness aimed at highlighting the to combat anti-Islamic or perceived Muslimness”. positive contributions sentiment is rising in the UK. Over 150 organisations Mesut Ozil, Arsenal’s of British Muslims in the nationally are signed German international who is UK and the true scale of Of 6,822 religious hate up to take part. of Turkish descent called on Islamophobia which is crimes recorded by the the Muslim world to “disarm prevalent in our society has police from 2019 to 2020, One of the co-ordinators Islamophobia with kindness.” been deemed to be a success. half were targeted towards of this year’s campaign, Dr Muslims, according to Shazad Amin said: “Covid-19 In a Twitter post, Ozil Islamophobia Awareness Home Office figures. has changed all our lives quoted a verse from the holy Month (IAM) was founded but sadly Islamophobia has book: “Good and evil cannot in 2012 by leading UK The Metropolitan Police continued unabated. Far- be equal. Respond to evil Muslim organisations and helped kick off this year’s right conspiracy theories with what is best, then the aims to deconstruct and campaign launch by stressing have blamed Muslims for one you are in a feud with challenge the stereotypes the need for communities spreading the virus and will be like a close friend.” about Islam and Muslims. to report incidences of hate such fake news has made crime and Islamophobia. Muslims more vulnerable. Unfortunately, Islamophobia The campaign, which is & Anti-Islamic sentiment held every November, saw Superintendent Waheed “Additionally, Black Lives is growing in Europe and members of IAM, activist Khan, the Met’s lead Matter has highlighted in other parts of the world group MEND, Police and Crime responsible officer for hate racism as a major challenge with media playing a Commissioners, local councils, crime said, ‘Hate crime is facing this country and we big role in that,” he said. journalists, councillors, MPs, something that we as a Met will promoting Black Muslim masjids, universities, schools, are committed and absolutely voices during IAM to showcase “My personal answer to community organisations dedicated to dealing with. It the valuable contribution that that we should respond and others join together has no place in our society.’ have made to this country”. to Islamophobia in a way to raise awareness of the that will not reinforce it, threat of Islamophobia and This year webinars with Islamophobia is definedbut rather disarm and encourage better reporting key opinion leaders, social by the report as being “a silence it with kindness,” the of incidents to the police. media activity and online type of racism that targets 31-year-old midfielder said.

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20 Paigaam December 2020 Paigaam 5 Star Reviews

Fish & Chips are loved by every generation. Are you looking for crispy batter on the tastiest fish, succulent chips & perfect mushy peas? Look no further than Mother Hubbard’s on Bradford Road in Batley & indulge in the finest traditional fish & chips in the area. Mother Hubbard’s seem to be rather passionate about great tasting food. They only use the finest Loved by all: Fish & Chips!! Icelandic haddock & British potatoes to produce the crispiest battered fresh fish & golden chips. See the advert on page 14 for more information.

Rating: 5 stars

There are many burger eateries opening up all over the place. However, don’t forget that all these young Love Dixxy? pretenders can learn a thing or two from Dixxy Chicken. The Chicken Supreme burger is a favourite amongst youngsters and families alike, especially when Nasser and Bash ensure the burgers are nice and hot. When this is the case, there really is no competition, however, consistency is key and these standards must be kept at all times in order to keep up with the ever increasing number of new places that are opening up. However, don’t discount the rest of the menu. The chicken donner isn’t bad at all! Rating: 4 stars

There seems to have been countless outlets pop up locally, selling everything from tea, coffee and a plethora of Indian themed gastronomical delights. Karak to the core! A quick glance at Chaiwala’s website showcases an array of mouthwatering options. However, it is the Karak Coffee and Karak Chai that seem to be rather popular. Karak Chai, ‘a strong tea also known masala chai’ is essentially a blend of black tea, milk, sugar and spices boiled in a pan on a low flame. Granted, this can be made at home by your mum or granny, but both the Karak chai and Karak Coffee were of a good standard.

Rating: 4 stars

December 2020 Paigaam 21 IMWS Burial Update With an increase in the plot in Batley cemetery in community. boxes. This very method is number of deaths due to 2018 we have had 120 burials “Our members wish for their currently on offer at Dewsbury Covid 19 there is concern in to date and since January loved ones to be buried in Cemetery, since the allocated the community about impact 2020 with the impact of Covid Batley. I hope this extension of burial area is also deemed to the virus has had in relation we have had 40 burials so far the burial plot will give them be below standard. to burial capacity in local this year. that assurance.” cemeteries. Due to the added protection “The capacity is around 275 It is envisaged the land of the concrete boxes there Ad we are in the midst of the so we have around three more will be developed for future will be a cost implication, second wave there has been years left in this plot in Batley use with the council set to which has yet to be finalised. a huge increase in infections cemetery, unless we have a secure funding and invest in our community which has huge surge in burials”. resources for remedial work Confirming that the use of invariably led to more deaths. to commence as the land is rectangular box is permissible As reported in the October currently unsuitable due the for Islamic burial, Mufti Zakaria However, IMWS Burial 2020 edition of Paigaam, area being previously used as Akudi told Paigaam: Committee Mohammed Laher Kirklees Council has allocated a glass bank. is hoping to allay any fears and a plot of land Muslim burial “Where due to the softness to provide some reassurance in Batley cemetery which is Due to the unsuitable nature and instability of the ground to the community. adjacent to the current plot. of the proposed area, the having the four walls of the council is proposing the use of grave reinforced by concrete “I want to inform our Mr Laher told Paigaam: concrete boxes for burial. is not a problem Islamically. community that we do not “Work on this land will need to worry unduly about commence in the New Year This will require concrete The Sunnah is to lay the body the burial capacity in Batley,” and will take around 12 slabs on all four sides and on to rest on soil and that aspect said Mr Laher. months to complete. This the top, however, the body will is being fulfilled.” land will provide around 400 be laid on the ground, within “Since we moved to the new additional burial plots for our open bottom rectangular

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FOR DEATH AND BURIAL RELATED negotiator passes away ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT: Saeb Erekat, the former Palestinian Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies Tom peace negotiator and one of the most Woodhouse, a founding member of the high-profile figures in its leadership since department, said: “The University and EBRAHIMBHAI CHOPDAT the early 1990s, died on November 9 at particularly his friends in Peace Studies wish to the age of 65 after contracting Covid-19. offer sympathy and condolences to Saeb’s family. 07980 381197 GULAMBHAI MANIYAR He underwent a lung transplant in the US “He was a PhD student in the Peace in 2017 and had been in poor health since. Studies at Bradford in the early 1980s, 07801 825691 and was awarded his PhD here in 1985. NAZIR DAUD A PhD student at the University of Bradford in the 1980s, Mr Erakat helped “Saeb last visited Bradford when 07790776012 negotiate the Oslo Accords in 1993, which he attended the 40th anniversary resulted in limited self-governance for conference marking the foundation of Please note the the Palestinian Authority for the first time the Peace Studies department in 2014. Kirklees Council since Israel occupied the territories in 1967. Burial fee is £2164. Emeritus Professor Paul Rogers, who He was also an advocate of a two state supervised Dr Erekat’s PhD, said: “He was solution between Palestine and Israel. a very good research student and worked incredibly hard for the Palestinian cause. Donations towards Unrelenting in his indignation against Israeli the running and cost control over Palestinian life, the US-educated “I will both remember him of the funeral van is former journalist and academic described with affection and respect.” most appreciated. Israeli occupation of Palestine as apartheid.

22 Paigaam December 2020 Paigaam Legal Column

The most straight forward arrangement ineffective. properties passing outside of The father was notified by means of minimising In coming to the his estate. HMRC in 2017 that he should Inheritance Tax (IHT) payable businessman’s aid, the Court To secure that objective, the have paid HICBC between on your estate is to give away noted that he was in his Court rectified the trusts so 2013 and 2016. your assets with warm hands late 70s and suffering from as to expressly exclude the when you are still in good Parkinson’s disease and businessman, his wife and any He had earned well over health. However, such gifts dementia. As he lacked the future spouses of his from the £50,000 in each of those years. will bring no tax advantages mental capacity required to class of beneficiaries. Back-tax demands for £4,780 at all unless they are absolute make important decisions for were raised against him, and unreserved. himself, his wife had launched HM Revenue and Customs together with late payment proceedings on his behalf, (HMRC) must publicise penalties of £829.40. A recent High Court case seeking rectification of the changes in the tax regime and concerned four British Virgin drafting error. taxpayers are not obliged to He paid the tax but appealed Islands-based trusts which go rooting around its website against the penalties to the were set up by a wealthy Ruling on the matter, in an attempt to keep up to FTT on the basis that he British businessman to hold the Court noted that the date. had been unaware of the various UK properties for the businessman’s intention had introduction of HICBC. benefit of his two sons, their been to provide for his sons The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) spouses and children. The and future generations of his made that point in finding The FTT nevertheless objective of the trusts was to family in a tax-efficient way. that a father had a reasonable found that it was objectively remove the properties from excuse for his delayed reasonable for the father to the businessman’s estate for He and his wife had payment of tax on his Child have remained ignorant of IHT purposes. behaved throughout in a Benefit receipts. the requirement to complete manner entirely consistent a self-assessment tax return in He and his wife were not with an intention to exclude Until 7 January 2013, Child light of his liability to HICBC. included amongst the class of themselves from receiving Benefit was a universal benefit beneficiaries of the trusts. Due any benefit under the trusts. payable to the parents of He had received Child Benefit to a drafting error, however, They were scrupulous about any British child. It thereafter on a non-means-tested basis they were not specifically not staying at any of the trust became means tested with for some years before HICBC excluded from that class, properties. the introduction of the High was introduced and, as he was which the trustees enjoyed Income Child Benefit Charge paid via the PAYE system, he wide powers to expand. The Court found convincing (HICBC). was not otherwise required proof that a mistake had to make a self-assessment That gave rise to concerns been made, as a result of Under the new regime, return. that HM Revenue and Customs which the trusts, as drafted, parents who earned more (HMRC) might take the view did not accurately reflect the than £50,000 a year had part It was not reasonable to that the businessman had businessman’s intentions. of their benefit withdrawn expect him to go rummaging reserved a benefit in the trusts. and, if earning more than through all that information Such a conclusion would The understanding of all £60,000 a year, they would on the off chance of finding frustrate their objective and involved had been that the receive nothing at all. something hidden away. render the entire tax planning trusts would result in the

Paigaam December 2020 23 The content of this page is for general information. Please consult your doctor for further advice and/or a diagnosis. Health Page Coronavirus: Scientists test 14 masks - and find one actually increases risk of infection

Scientists have tested 14 different types of face-covering and found that one of them actually increases the risk of coronavirus in- fection.

Researchers at Duke University in North Carolina tested coverings ranging from the kind worn by healthcare professionals to neck fleeces and knitted masks.

The study’s authors compared the dispersal of droplets from a participant’s breath while they were wearing one of the coverings to the results of a control trial where their mouth was fully exposed.

The least effective face-covering in the study was a neck fleece which was found to actually increase the risk of infection by hav- ing a “droplet transmission fraction” of 110%.

Duke University researcher Martin Fischer, who put the test together, told CNN: “We were extremely surprised to find that the number of particles measured with the fleece actually exceeded the number of particles measured without wearing any mask. Mr Fischer said: “We confirmed that when The league table of the 14 masks tested “We want to emphasise that we really en- people speak, small droplets get expelled, (picture number): courage people to wear masks, that work.” so disease can be spread by talking, without coughing or sneezing. 1. N95 mask, no exhalation valve, fitted A bandana was the second worst-perform- (14) ing face-covering but it did not increase the “We could also see that some face coverings 2. Surgical mask (1) risk of infection, while a knitted covering was performed much better than others in block- 3. Cotton-polypropylene-cotton mask (5) third worst. ing expelled particles.” 4. Two-layer polypropylene apron mask (4) The most effective face-covering in the Eric Westman, one of the authors of the 5. Two-layer cotton, pleated style mask study was a fitted N95 mask without valves study, said: “People can unknowingly spread (13) which had a droplet transmission fraction of the virus when they cough, sneeze and just 6. Two-layer cotton, pleated style mask 0.1%. talk. If everyone wore a mask, we could stop (7) up to 99% of these droplets before they reach 7. N95 mask with exhalation valve (2) The hospital-grade coverings are used by someone else. 8. Two-layer cotton, Olston style mask (8) frontline healthcare workers. 9. One-layer Maxima AT mask (6) “In the absence of a vaccine or antiviral 10. One-layer cotton, pleated style mask A surgical mask performed second best medicine, it’s the one proven way to protect (10) while a polypropylene mask came in third. others as well as yourself.” 11. Two-layer cotton, pleated style mask (9) Handmade cotton face coverings were also Participants in the study wore one of the 12. Knitted mask (3) shown to perform well and eliminated a sub- coverings before speaking into the direction 13. Bandana (12) stantial amount of the spray from normal of a laser beam inside a black box. 14. Gaiter type neck fleece (11) speech.

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