Issue - meetings

[To approve the adoption of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims (APPG) definition of Islamophobia]

1.     That the adoption of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims (APPG)

definition of Islamophobia as follows “Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness” be approved. 

2.     That the Council confirmed that it would continue to prioritise tackling hate crime and Islamophobia in partnership with all stakeholders; listen to their concerns and develop policies that would continue to ensure we lived in an inclusive city.

Councillor Paula Brookfield presented a report on Adopting a Definition of Islamophobia for approval. The report recommended that Council adopt the All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims’ definition of Islamophobia and continue to prioritise tackling hate crime and Islamophobia.

Councillor Paula Brookfield noted that the report would form part of the Council’s ongoing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda.

Councillor Paula Brookfield proposed the recommendations and Councillor Obaida Ahmed seconded the recommendations.

Resolved:

1.     That the adoption of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims (APPG)

definition of Islamophobia as follows “Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness” be approved. 

2.     That the Council confirmed that it would continue to prioritise tackling hate crime and Islamophobia in partnership with all stakeholders; listen to their concerns and develop policies that would continue to ensure we lived in an inclusive city.