RESOLVED

1.    That the adoption of the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism and its examples be formalised; and

2.    That the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism and its examples be included within the Merton Hate Crime Strategy.

The Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Engagement and Equalities presented the report which set out the proposal to include the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance anti-Semitism definition into the Council’s Hate Crime Strategy.  Hate crime was a strategic priority for the Merton Community Safety  Partnership as well as a Mayoral priority for London.  She highlighted the recent shooting at the synagogue in Pittsburgh, USA as an example of the importance of tackling hate crime.

The Chair thanked the Cabinet Member and the Leader of the Opposition for attending the service at the Wimbledon Synagogue yesterday and showing support for the Jewish community.  The Chair read out the recommendations which had followed the all-party supported motion from the meeting of the Council on 12 September 2018.

RESOLVED

1.    That the adoption of the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism and its examples be formalised; and

2.    That the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism and its examples be included within the Merton Hate Crime Strategy.