The Board of Deputies of British Jews has launched a Commission on Antisemitism following the October 7th terrorist attack in Israel and subsequent war in the Middle East, which has seen a dramatic rise in antisemitism in the United Kingdom.
The Commission on Antisemitism is being Co-Chaired by Lord John Mann and former Secretary of Defence Penny Mordaunt.
The Commission is investigating the rise of Antisemitism in the UK and will make far-reaching recommendations which will also encompass a comprehensive review of hate crime legislation and policing and prosecution, including public order and safety. It will encompass a sector-by-sector review of the failings in civil society since 7 October 2023, whether in the media, social-media, schools, academia, workplaces, trades unions, sport and culture.
It will also make recommendations on how best to tackle extremism, whether from Islamist sources, the far-right or far-left, and will investigate how interfaith work, training and education can be scaled up.
The Board of Deputies is inviting people to make written submissions, to showcase evidence of antisemitism in British society and/or provide robust recommendations for how antisemitism can be tackled by government, prosecutors, social media companies, educational institutions, trade unions, or other stakeholders.
If you would like to submit any evidence or recommendations to be considered by the commission please follow the link below for details of how to send any evidence or suggestions. If you wish to remain anonymous please say so in your submission.
bod.org.uk/bod-news/commission-on-antisemitism-call-for-written-evidence
The deadline for submissions is 18 February 2025. Any queries please email victoria.lisek@bod.org.uk