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P002871 - 22 November 2023
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Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning petition was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition calls for the Government to formally define Islamophobia and adopt the definition created by the all-party group on British Muslims, which recognises Islamophobia as a form of racism targeting expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.
Action Requested
The House of Commons is urged to formally adopt the APPG’s definition of Islamophobia and take further steps to tackle Islamophobia in the UK.
Key Facts
- There was a 600% rise in Islamophobia last month.
- The petition is supported by academics, community organisations, political parties, mayors, councils, trade unions, and others.
- The APPG on British Muslims developed a definition of Islamophobia that recognises it as rooted in racism.
Presentation Timeline
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Presented
22 November 2023
Afzal Khan
Lab
Manchester Rusholme
I rise to present a petition about the need for the Government to formally define Islamophobia to tackle hatred against Muslims. The all-party group on British Muslims developed a definition of Islamophobia that is supported by countless academics, community organisations, political parties, mayors, councils, trade unions and others. Last month alone there was a 600% rise in Islamophobia.
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