Today, Campaign Against Antisemitism publishes its report revealing the extent of adoption of the International Definition of Antisemitism by local authorities across the United Kingdom. The report â the first of its kind â
Several officeholders in Constituency Labour Parties (CLPs) around the country have expressed their opposition to a call by the Partyâs General-Secretary to local branches not to discuss sensitive issues, including several related
Campaign Against Antisemitism is among 140 groups calling on Facebook to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism just as Facebook told the Chief Rabbi that it âwants to listenâ. In
A local councillor in Worcester has recounted how her mezuzah was ripped from her front door and posted through her letterbox with a swastika drawn onto it. A mezuzah is a decorative
The University of York has reportedly adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Campaign Against Antisemitism has long urged widespread adoption of the Definition. The UK was the first country in the world to adopt the
Tahir Ali, a new Labour MP, has become the second last of all sitting MPs to sign up to the International Definition of Antisemitism, according to the All Party Group Against
Argentina has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Campaign Against Antisemitism applauds this decision at a time of rising antisemitism. The decision was announced by Argentinaâs Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Serbia has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. The decision was made by the nationâs government several months ago but the announcement was reportedly postponed until this week so as
The Green Party co-leader and mayoral candidate, Sian Berry, has expressed her âfrustrationâ that her Party has still not adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Speaking at a campaign briefing
Sweden has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Campaign Against Antisemitism applauds this decision at a time of rising antisemitism in Europe. The decision was announced by the Swedish Prime
The University of Warwick has been condemned by Andrew Percy MP in the House of Commons for refusing to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism. Mr Percy, who co-chairs the
Uruguay has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. The Government of Uruguay adopted the Definition in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, and thus becomes the first country in
All Members of Parliament have reportedly signed up to the International Definition of Antisemitism, with the exception of Labourâs Graham Stringer, Tahir Ali, Andy McDonald and Grahame Morris, apparently âdespite
Robert Jenrick, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, has revealed that, further to his calls on them to do so, only 136 of the 343 local
The University of Warwick Studentsâ Union has released a passionate statement calling on the university to think again after Vice-Chancellor Professor Stuart Croft refused to adopt the International Definition of
Italy has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Campaign Against Antisemitism applauds this decision at a time of rising antisemitism in Europe. The decision has been ratified by the Italian
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced that he will be requiring all local councils to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism âforthwithâ. Robert Jenrick
Warwick University has reportedly refused to adopt the widely accepted International Definition of Antisemitism because it does not offer âany added value.â In a letter, the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stuart
Cyprus has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Campaign Against Antisemitism applauds this decision at a time of rising antisemitism in Europe. The proposal to adopt the International Definition was presented by the
The head of the Hebrew and Jewish Studies Department at University College London has used a Chanukah message to attack the universityâs adoption of the International Definition of Antisemitism. Prof.
The Barnet District of the National Education Union (NEU) has resolved to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism. The NEU is the largest education union in the UK, and was
The French National Assembly, the lower house of Parliament, has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Campaign Against Antisemitism welcomes this decision at a time of heightened antisemitism in France.
The University of Bristol has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism, following a controversial debate. The University had reportedly initially declined to adopt the full roster of examples that are
Jo Swinson, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, has published a video in which she signs and endorses the International Definition of Antisemitism and encourages her fellow Liberal Democrats to
Greece will officially adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism. The Ekathimerini newspaper reported that Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, made the announcement during a meeting at his office with the
The Most Reverend Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has called on the Government to pressure universities to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism. The Government responded that as universities
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published a report showing that two-thirds of students who said that they had experienced racial harassment during the first half of the
Robert Jenrick, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, has reportedly written to all local authorities in the country urging adoption of the International Definition of Antisemitism.
The Church in Wales has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Campaign Against Antisemitism applauds the decision which shows the Church in Walesâ solidarity with the Jewish community in Wales.
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Campaign Against Antisemitism applauds the decision which demonstrates the Church of Scotlandâs solidarity with the
Chris Skidmore, the Minister of State for Universities, has urged all of the UKâs higher education institutions to formally adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism. In a letter to all
A new campaign group, âLabour Against Zionist Islamophobic Racismâ, or LAZIR, has been set up to support Jeremy Corbyn and campaign for the International Definition of Antisemitism to be dropped
French President Emmanuel Macron has told Jewish leaders that France will adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism as part of a strategy to counter antisemitism. He said that adopting the
The Czech Republic and Slovakia have become the latest countries to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism. The Czech Republic Parliamentâs Lower House has adopted a resolution that recognises the
Shahrar Ali, the former deputy leader of the Green Party, has called on the Greens to campaign against the adoption of the International Definition of Antisemitism. It is understood that the matter
The Church of England has adopted the full International Definition of Antisemitism. The Council of Bishops took the decision on the recommendation of the Archbishop of Canterbury after he met with
The Labour Party has reportedly adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism, with a caveat. Gideon Falter, Chairman of Campaign Against Antisemitism, said: âThis sounds like a positive step, but the
The Liberal Democrats are reportedly set to join the Scottish National Party and Conservative Party in adopting the International Definition of Antisemitism in full, this Tuesday. The move leaves the
Three major trade unions and Momentum have aligned to demand that Jeremy Corbyn adopts the full International Definition of Antisemitism. So far, he has refused to do so, in defiance even
The UK delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) has issued a statement condemning efforts to tamper with the International Definition of Antisemitism by removing or amending the examples of
In an act of solidarity, the LGBT Labour National Committee today resolved to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism and called upon the Labour Party to do the same. The Committee also
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party has responded to the Jewish community and MPâs demands that it accept International Definition of Antisemitism by adopting its own rewritten definition of
Labour Party backbenchers have led a successful rebellion against Jeremy Corbynâs allies by adopting in full the International Definition of Antisemitism within the Parliamentary Labour Party, though the vote does
The Labour Partyâs National Executive Committee (NEC) is due to face a rebellion from Labour MPs on Monday over its refusal to accept the International Definition of Antisemitism. Having previously
Nearly two months ago, Campaign Against Antisemitism called out the Labour Partyâs intention to reject the International Definition of Antisemitism. By analysing the seemingly positive letter and article published by
This morning it has been revealed that the Labour Party has adopted a code of conduct on antisemitism that appears to be designed to permit certain forms of antisemitic hate speech
Those who are careful readers of the Labour Partyâs attitudes to the Jewish community will be aware that far from positioning themselves to resolve their self-made antisemitism crisis, the Partyâs
Campaign Against Antisemitism tries to keep track of what each political party defines as antisemitism. Whilst most mainstream parties now use the International Definition of Antisemitism, the Labour Partyâs stance
The Macedonian government has formally adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the deportation of 7,144 Jews from Macedonia to the concentration camp at Treblinka. The
The Government of Lithuania has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. The announcement has come on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day. Campaign Against Antisemitism applauds this decision at a
The Bulgarian Cabinet has formally adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. It has also appointed Deputy Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev as National Coordinator for the Fight Against Antisemitism. The definition is clear and
The German federal government, the Bundeskabinett, has today formally adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. The definition is clear and detailed, leaving no doubt as to what antisemitism is. In particular, the definition
Brent Council in London has voted in a lengthy meeting to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism, however councillors have overwhelmingly decided to water the definition down, as well as
<a href=”https://haringey.public-i.tv/core/justwidget/560/jsw/1/activity_id/285841/start_time/8550000″>Full Council – Mon, 24th Jul 2017 – 7:30 pm – Haringey Council Webcasting</a> Haringey Council has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism amid threats and heckling from the
Campaign Against Antisemitism has today published the opinion of expert counsel on the adoption of the International Definition of Antisemitism. The definition, which was adopted by the British government in
The Romanian government has decided to formally adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism. The definition is clear and detailed, leaving no doubt as to what antisemitism is. In particular, the definition tackles the
The European Parliament has voted today to call on member states to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism and to appoint politicians in each member state who are tasked with fighting antisemitism. MEPs spoke to
The University and College Union (UCU) has concluded its annual congress by voting to reject the International Definition of Antisemitism. The definition, which was adopted by the British government following
The Austrian government has decided to formally adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism. The definition is clear and detailed, leaving no doubt as to what antisemitism is. In particular, the definition tackles
Amongst the first decisions taken by the National Union of Students (NUS) electing Shakira Martin to replace Malia Bouattia as President, has been to reaffirm is commitment to the International
The board of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority has voted to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism. The definition was adopted by the Prime Minister in December, making the British government the first in the world
Disgraced Labour activist, Jackie Walker, has made more explosive comments while answering an audience question during a session at Noam Chomskyâs âThe responsibility of intellectuals 50 years onâ conference held
On Monday, 244 academics attacked Campaign Against Antisemitism and the International Definition of Antisemitism in a letter published in The Guardian (and not for the first time either). The academics claimed that we were stifling criticism of Israel
Today, in response to a question from Bob Blackman MP about antisemitism on campuses during âIsraeli Apartheid Weekâ, the Prime Minister emphatically endorsed the Minister of State for Universitiesâ call
On Monday, 244 academics attacked Campaign Against Antisemitism and the International Definition of Antisemitism in a letter published in The Guardian (and not for the first time either). The academics claimed
We have met with the Director of the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), Baroness Amos. The meeting did not go well. On 8th February, Campaign Against Antisemitism met with Baroness
The London Assembly has unanimously voted to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism. The definition was adopted by the Prime Minister in December, making the British government the first in the world to
Israel has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism after the UK Government became the first in the world to do so last month. Israel timed the announcement to coincide with Holocaust
Today, we are proud that the Prime Minister, Theresa May, will announce that the British government will become the first in the world to formally adopt the International Definition of
The United States Senate has unanimously passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which requires the US Department of Education to use the International Definition of Antisemitism âIn reviewing, investigating, or deciding whether
The Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education (OIA) has condemned Sheffield Hallam University for failing to properly address a Jewish studentâs complaint about antisemitism, and has ordered the university to pay him compensation
The 31 nations of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) have adopted the EUMC definition of antisemitism. The definition, was first published in 2005 by the EU Monitoring Centre on Racism
