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Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia Definition Working Group

Asked by Claire CoutinhoConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 22 July 2025UIN 68493

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether there is (a) lesbian, (b) gay and (c) bisexual muslim representation on the Working Group to define Islamophobia.

Answered by Alex Norris

The independent working group includes members from a cross-section of society and have been selected for their technical expertise and experience and ability to work to deliver the objectives set out in the Terms of Reference. Alongside drawing on their own expertise, the working group are engaging widely to ensure their proposed definition accounts for the variety of backgrounds and experiences of Muslim communities across the United Kingdom.

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