Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia Definition Working Group
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will publish the declared interests of each member of the Government's Working Group on Islamophobia.
Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh
As per their Terms of Reference, the members of the Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia Definition Working Group were required to disclose any conflicts of interests before they were appointed, and these were considered by the Department as part of the appointments process. Members were required to abide by the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies and follow the Seven Principles of Public Life. The principles include that holders of public office must act and take decisions impartially, fairly and on merit, using the best evidence and without discrimination or bias.
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