Issue details

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Definition on Anti- Semitism

Adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition on Anti-Semitism

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/09/2018

Decision due: 17 Oct 2018 by Executive Board

Lead director: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment

Department: Communities, Housing and Environment

Contact: Shaid Mahmood 0113 378 9885 Email: shaid.mahmood@leeds.gov.uk.

Consultation process

The council has a long standing working relationship with the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust on the annual Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration event.  Through this work we work to their guidance and already use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism in this area.  Further work will take place with to consult and work with communities, including faith communities through a variety of mechanisms including its Equality Assembly and Equality Hubs.

Consultees

Leader of the Council and the Executive Member for Learning, Skills and Employment

Portfolio Holder: Executive Member for Learning, Skills and Employment

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • The report to be issued to the decision maker with the agenda for the meeting