Response 1071880

Response to request for information

Reference

1071880

Response date

19 April 2023

Request

1. Has the council adopted the APPG on British Muslims definition of Islamophobia from the report Islamophobia Defined? The definition in question is: ‘Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness’. No
2. If yes, when was it adopted and was it following a unanimous vote? An indication of the votes for and against would be helpful. Not applicable
3. Please can you share any minutes of meetings from the discussion of the definition prior to the vote, in the event it was adopted, or rejected subsequently. Not applicable
4. Has the council also adopted the IHRA working definition of antisemitism? No

Response

1. Has the council adopted the APPG on British Muslims definition of Islamophobia from the report Islamophobia Defined? The definition in question is: ‘Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness’.
2. If yes, when was it adopted and was it following a unanimous vote? An indication of the votes for and against would be helpful.
3. Please can you share any minutes of meetings from the discussion of the definition prior to the vote, in the event it was adopted, or rejected subsequently.
4. Has the council also adopted the IHRA working definition of antisemitism?