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Adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Definition of Anti-Semitism

30/03/2020 - Adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Definition of Anti-Semitism

The report of the Leader of the Council to consider the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of Anti-Semitism

 

RESOLVED

that Members approved;

 

1

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”

 

 

2

That the Council’s Diversity and Equality Policy and Statement be updated to include the definition in the next scheduled revision

 

 

(Moved by Councillor M Cook and seconded by Councillor J Oates)