English Defence League (EDL)

The English Defence League (EDL) is a far-right, anti-Muslim social organisation and a pressure group in the United Kingdom. The EDL uses street protests as its primary technique to combat Islamist extremism, although its language and actions target Islam and Muslims more broadly. The EDL’s main focus was on organizing protests, holding an average of ten to fifteen demonstrations each year, bringing masses ranging from 100 to 3000 people.