Written questions

Anti-muslim Hostility

Lords · Question HL3258 · Tabled 8 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 22 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Jamieson

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Equality and Human Rights Commission on that body adopting the Government’s definition of anti-Muslim hostility.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Blake of Leeds, 22 Sep 2026

The Government frequently discusses relevant matters with the Equality and Human Rights Commission. The Commission is an independent statutory body, and decisions on adoption of the definition are a matter for the Commission.