Adopting any working definition of Islamophobia or Antisemitism - Find a freedom of information request

This is related to your council adopting any working definition of Islamophobia or Antisemitism.

Please note - there are several different definitions of both antisemitism and Islamophobia in use around the country

 

1. Did your council adopt a working definition of antisemitism? If so

Which one?

When?



2. Did your council adopt a working definition of Islamophobia? If so

Which one?

When?

1. Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism when it updated its Diversity and Inclusion policy in January 2021. This is in line with the UK government's position.

2. LCC has not adopted a definition of islamophobia.

More information can be found in the relevant section here: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/employment-policies/diversity-inclusion-policy/6