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Written question asked by Lord Jamieson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. It was answered by Baroness Blake of Leeds (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Anti-muslim Hostility

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Equality and Human Rights Commission on that body adopting the Government’s definition of anti-Muslim hostility.

Answer

The Government frequently discusses relevant matters with the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

The Commission is an independent statutory body, and decisions on adoption of the definition are a matter for the Commission.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3258
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Equality and Human Rights Commission Terminology Anti-Muslim hostility
Link
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