Issue - meetings
Adoption of definitions of Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia
Meeting: 21/09/2021 - Cabinet (Item 43)
43 Adoption of definitions of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia 
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Decision:
As detailed in the recommendation.
Minutes:
Councillor Roberts introduced the report and explained that many governments and UK local authorities had adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of anti-Semitism.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims’ definition of Islamophobia was being formally adopted by a number of councils and other public institutions, such as universities.
It was recommended that Cabinet, on behalf of the Council adopts the definition of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, to be used as part of the working culture and in fostering greater Diversity in Democracy – recognising the importance of a tolerant and inclusive society within Flintshire.
Councillor Johnson welcomed the report and expressed the importance of supporting the definitions.
RESOLVED:
That on behalf of the Council the following be adopted:
(i) the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of anti-Semitism and;
(ii) the All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims’ definition of Islamophobia.