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Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia Definition Working Group

Asked by Paul HolmesConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 13 March 2026UIN 117900

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what is the timetable for a Government response to the working group on Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim hatred.

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh

On 9 March 2026, government adopted a non-statutory definition of anti-Muslim hostility. The definition was published on gov.uk.

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