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 Norris
The 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.