English Defence League

The English Defence League, or in short EDL, is a street protest group in the United Kingdom which is against Sharia law and Islamism.^[1] The group was founded in 2009 in Luton by Tommy Robinson. Groups including Unite Against Fascism (UAF) and Anonymous are against the EDL.^[2] EDL can also stand for the European Defence League, also founded by Tommy Robinson.^[3][4] Tommy Robinson left the EDL in October 2013.^[5] Tim Ablitt became the new leader. A report found that 81% of EDL supporters are male.^[6]