Decision details
Adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Definition of Anti-Semitism
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To consider the adoption of the International
Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of
Anti-Semitism
Decisions:
The report of the Leader of the Council to consider the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of Anti-Semitism
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RESOLVED |
that Members approved;
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The adoption of International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance non-legally binding working definition of anti-Semitism:-
“Anti-Semitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred towards Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of anti-semitism are directed towards Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, towards Jewish community institutions and religious facilities”
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That the Council’s Diversity and Equality Policy and Statement be updated to include the definition in the next scheduled revision
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(Moved by Councillor M Cook and seconded by Councillor J Oates)
Report author: Joanne Sands
Publication date: 30/03/2020
Date of decision: 19/03/2020
Decided at meeting: 19/03/2020 - Cabinet
Accompanying Documents:
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