Rejected petition Recognise the English defence league as a terrorist organisation.

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Terrorism definition: "The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims."
We are tired of the English defence league threatening, harassing and intimidating innocent people.
We want the EDL to be recognised as a terrorist organisation in the United Kingdom.

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Date submitted 25 May 2013
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