Home Affairs Committee evidence session on antisemitism
The Home Affairs Committee is planning to hold an evidence session to examine antisemitism in the UK.
Meeting details
Antisemitism is on the rise in the UK, leading to growing concern that Jewish communities are at serious risk. Jewish people and institutions have been deliberately targeted. There are also reports of increased levels of harassment and antisemitic abuse.
In this evidence session the Home Affairs Committee will question representatives from the Jewish communities and experts in antisemitism and community safety. It will explore the level of threat posed to Jewish communities and the adequacy of the response to recent violence from Government and law enforcement. The session will also consider wider drivers of antisemitism including whether marches and protests have led to increased antisemitism, and what steps the Government should take to tackle antisemitism in society.
Chair of the Home Affairs Committee, Dame Karen Bradley said:
“I am deeply concerned about the very real threats facing Jewish communities in Britain. This evidence session will explore the day to day reality of antisemitism and whether enough is being done to protect against its consequences. The session will also look at the wider societal context and ask if there are triggers for this sort of violent action that need to be addressed.”