Written question asked by Baroness Berger (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Antisemitism: International Cooperation

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what actions they are taking with international partners (1) to combat antisemitism within (a) the United Nations, and (b) other international organisations; and (2) to ensure that allegations of antisemitism by UN officials and mandate holders are appropriately addressed.

Answer: The UK continues to value the role of UN agencies, mandate holders, special rapporteurs, and others who provide expertise, coordination and leadership in support of international-agreed objectives and issues of concern. However, it is vital that they do so in a way that is independent, objective, and maintains the confidence of Member States. For example, along with several other countries, the UK has raised concerns about a series of comments made by the Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and we have asked that the comments of the Special Rapporteur be urgently investigated against the Code of Conduct for her post, and for action to be taken to restore the confidence of the international community in the independence and objectivity of the Special Rapporteur system.

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