The 7/7 attacks were a defining moment in modern British history — shaping public policy, media narratives, and how communities experience the state. Two decades on, the effects are still unfolding.

In this event, we will discuss how counterterrorism laws and surveillance reshaped civil liberties, the impact on British Muslim identity, trust, and belonging, and how the framing of 7/7 continues to shape the way Islam is spoken about in public life.

As Islamophobia intensified and far-right politics gained traction, what role did the media and state play? This event asks what we’ve learned — and what kind of society we want to be now.