Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 66571
Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia Definition Working Group
Tabled: 10 July 2025
Answered: 17 July 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Islamophobia Working Group definition, whether the policy intention is that the definition will be adopted by (a) the police, (b) schools, (c) universities,
Answer
Alex NorrisThe Working Group is an independent, non-statutory body which will provide advice to ministers on a definition of anti-Muslim hatred/islamophobia. Ministers will consider the advice that the independent working group provides.