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Cabinet Office: Islamophobia

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 20 November 2025UIN 90740

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Cabinet Office Staff Handbook has a definition of Islamophobia; and whether the Cabinet Office has adopted a definition for HR disputes.

Answered by Anna Turley

The Cabinet Office does not hold a definition of Islamophobia. We take all allegations of inappropriate language, hostility, discrimination or prejudice very seriously. We have robust processes in place to investigate such matters. Possible sanctions as a result of such behaviours could include dismissal.

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