She argued that the right to debate historical events was a core value of the western world, and that Islam should not be exempt from historical inquiry.[1][2] The Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain expressed indignation at the cancellation, stating that giving in to the demands of Islamists would have a "catastrophic" effect on "free enquiry and expression where it pertains to Islam". They urged supporters to write to Channel 4 and Ofcom requesting a repeat screening.[7]