The Home Affairs Committee is planning to hold an evidence
session on Thursday 14 May to examine antisemitism in the UK.
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 community and experts in
antisemitism and community safety, including MBE, Chief Executive of the
Antisemitism Policy Trust, Russell Langer, Jewish Leadership
Council, and a representative of the Community Security Trust.
The Committee has also invited , the Government's independent
adviser on antisemitism, to give evidence.
The session 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 comment
Chair of the Home Affairs Committee, Dame said:
“I am deeply concerned about the very real threats facing the
Jewish community 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.”
Full details of the session will be published in due course.
