Of course the ideal scenario is for the planet earth to be a place where everyone can exist in peace & quiet. Unfortunately, at present, we do not have a universal agreement on all aspects of life; norms, cultures, laws etc. As such, to allow some folk to start practicing laws that are not UK laws in the UK, is not acceptable in any form. If I fancy the laws of a different country, then I will simply go and reside in that country.
The ability to debate is gone. Our politicians only wish to pander to one side or the other.
Yes, it is unfortunate that measures such as stop & search have been abused, leaving some groups feeling targeted and persecuted. If we can apply our laws fairly, it is clear that in the circumstances we are in today, such measures as stop & search are simply unavoidable. You only have to look at the number of stabbings each year….
The government should have taken a stand, 20+ years ago, to make it clear that our laws will be enforced and we will not allow the country to be overrun by folk intent on stabbing each other or harming others.
As for intolerance and the very human force behind it, that will remain for as long as parts of the world are left behind, forcing their people to seek economic relief in other countries. Intolerance will end, when it is clear that any different individual one encounter in society, is there as a preference e.g. on holiday, and not out of desperation.
Knowledge can improve the world we live in 