Recommendations & Conclusions
12 items
8
Conclusion
10th Report – Discrimination, harassmen…
Accepted
We welcome the Government’s introduction of a new fund to support a third-party reporting mechanism for victims of anti-Muslim hatred. Such mechanisms can play a vital role in enabling individuals to report hate crimes, particularly in cases where mistrust of the police or other frontline services may discourage direct reporting. …
Read more
We welcome the Government’s introduction of a new fund to support a third-party reporting mechanism for victims of anti-Muslim hatred. Such mechanisms can play a vital role in enabling individuals to report hate crimes, particularly in cases where mistrust of the police or other frontline services may discourage direct reporting. It is essential that these mechanisms are inclusive and accessible to all segments of the Muslim community, ensuring that no group is left behind. (Conclusion, Paragraph 58)
Show less
Government response AI summary
The government responds by outlining existing funding and support for the British Muslim Trust (BMT) to provide comprehensive services, including a helpline, to monitor anti-Muslim hatred and support victims, affirming its commitment to community engagement.
Read full response →
Government Equalities Office
9
Recommendation
10th Report – Discrimination, harassmen…
Accepted
Given reforms to the provision of local services, including the proposed abolition of police and crime commissioners, we recommend regional mayors take a lead role in working with community organisations to raise awareness of the reporting service, to build trust in its effectiveness, to 50 ensure that the service reaches …
Read more
Given reforms to the provision of local services, including the proposed abolition of police and crime commissioners, we recommend regional mayors take a lead role in working with community organisations to raise awareness of the reporting service, to build trust in its effectiveness, to 50 ensure that the service reaches all Muslim communities in their areas and to work with local police in developing appropriate responses to spikes in reporting. The reporting service should collect data that can be disaggregated by religion, gender and visibility markers such as whether the victim was wearing a hijab. (Recommendation, Paragraph 59)
Show less
Government response AI summary
The government agrees Mayors are well placed to work with community organisations to raise awareness and will write to all UK Mayors encouraging them to promote the reporting service.
Read full response →
Government Equalities Office
15
Recommendation
10th Report – Discrimination, harassmen…
Accepted
Visible and relatable role models can be a valuable source of inspiration and provide demonstrable evidence that a career choice is accessible yet in many cases such role models are lacking for Muslim women. The Government and major employers should do more to highlight the 51 achievements of Muslim women …
Read more
Visible and relatable role models can be a valuable source of inspiration and provide demonstrable evidence that a career choice is accessible yet in many cases such role models are lacking for Muslim women. The Government and major employers should do more to highlight the 51 achievements of Muslim women in key industries to help encourage more Muslim women into employment, an outcome which would benefit both the economy and society. (Recommendation, Paragraph 84)
Show less
Government response AI summary
The government's Race Equality Unit will host a roundtable with MHCLG and major employers to shine a light on Muslim women inspiring meaningful change in a range of industries, driving up employment and representation.
Read full response →
Government Equalities Office
19
Recommendation
10th Report – Discrimination, harassmen…
Accepted
In light of increases in anti-Muslim hate in society, the NHS should review the support available to its Muslim staff and ensure that staff feel protected and able to report abusive and discriminatory behaviours in the knowledge that the necessary action will be taken. (Recommendation, Paragraph 95)
Read more
In light of increases in anti-Muslim hate in society, the NHS should review the support available to its Muslim staff and ensure that staff feel protected and able to report abusive and discriminatory behaviours in the knowledge that the necessary action will be taken. (Recommendation, Paragraph 95)
Show less
Government response AI summary
The government states that NHS already has policies and procedures to protect staff and that the NHS Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Improvement Plan aims to ensure all staff feel safe to speak up and report abusive or discriminatory behaviours.
Read full response →
Government Equalities Office
20
Recommendation
10th Report – Discrimination, harassmen…
Accepted
Tackling disparities in women’s healthcare is a key focus of the Women’s Health Strategy. The Government is due to refresh the strategy in the coming months. The Government should ensure that addressing poor outcomes faced by Muslim women, including in the provision of mental health support and pain relief for …
Read more
Tackling disparities in women’s healthcare is a key focus of the Women’s Health Strategy. The Government is due to refresh the strategy in the coming months. The Government should ensure that addressing poor outcomes faced by Muslim women, including in the provision of mental health support and pain relief for women, is included in that work. (Recommendation, Paragraph 96)
Show less
Government response AI summary
The government will include addressing poor outcomes faced by Muslim women in the provision of mental health support and pain relief for women, is included in that work, in the renewed Women's Health Strategy.
Read full response →
Government Equalities Office
22
Conclusion
10th Report – Discrimination, harassmen…
Accepted
It is disappointing that the Government has not updated the hate crime action plan, which expired in 2020. The lack of an action plan is a missed opportunity to provide a coherent, cross-departmental strategy on tackling intersectional hate crime. (Conclusion, Paragraph 101)
Read more
It is disappointing that the Government has not updated the hate crime action plan, which expired in 2020. The lack of an action plan is a missed opportunity to provide a coherent, cross-departmental strategy on tackling intersectional hate crime. (Conclusion, Paragraph 101)
Show less
Government response AI summary
The government says it is currently prioritising the implementation of measures outlined in Protecting What Matters, as well as continuing existing programmes to address hate crime and religious hatred.
Read full response →
Government Equalities Office
24
Recommendation
10th Report – Discrimination, harassmen…
Accepted
The Government should use work around the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy to raise awareness of the abuse of Muslim women in this country. It should complement an updated hate crime action plan. (Recommendation, Paragraph 103)
Government response AI summary
The government states it is already raising awareness of abuse through the Protecting What Matters plan, awareness-raising campaigns, the National Centre for VAWG and Public Protection, increased funding for safe accommodation and new measures to prevent and tackle ‘honour’-based abuse.
Read full response →
Government Equalities Office
25
Conclusion
10th Report – Discrimination, harassmen…
Accepted
At present people can stir up religious hatred online in the knowledge that their comments are unlikely to be removed and, except in the most extreme cases, are unlikely to face any consequences for their actions. While some individuals have been prosecuted for posting hate speech, the platforms that facilitate …
Read more
At present people can stir up religious hatred online in the knowledge that their comments are unlikely to be removed and, except in the most extreme cases, are unlikely to face any consequences for their actions. While some individuals have been prosecuted for posting hate speech, the platforms that facilitate it have faced no consequences, if anything they are likely to have benefitted through increased traffic and advertising revenue generation. This report focuses on anti-Muslim hate but the same arguments can be made for racism, misogyny and anti-semitism. The Government and Ofcom must take a far more robust approach to the regulation of online spaces. (Conclusion, Paragraph 107)
Show less
Government response AI summary
The government states that the Online Safety Act (OSA) introduced measures on in-scope platforms to protect users from illegal content, and that traditional publishers are members of regulatory bodies enforcing codes of conduct.
Read full response →
Government Equalities Office
27
Conclusion
10th Report – Discrimination, harassmen…
Accepted
We welcome Ofcom’s investigation into the adequacy of social media companies’ actions in the removal of hateful content and potential strengthening of the Code of Practice. This work is urgent, yet only one company will be investigated over the next four months and we lack confidence that there will be …
Read more
We welcome Ofcom’s investigation into the adequacy of social media companies’ actions in the removal of hateful content and potential strengthening of the Code of Practice. This work is urgent, yet only one company will be investigated over the next four months and we lack confidence that there will be any significant consequences if failings are found. (Conclusion, Paragraph 109)
Show less
Government response AI summary
The government agrees with the committee, then describes the Online Safety Act and other existing measures aimed at regulating online content and ensuring accountability for platforms.
Read full response →
Government Equalities Office
28
Recommendation
10th Report – Discrimination, harassmen…
Accepted
In response to the increasing problem of online hate, the Government should review whether Ofcom has the resources and powers it needs to enforce the Online Safety Act effectively. (Recommendation, Paragraph 110)
Government response AI summary
The government states Ofcom's spending cap allows it to deliver its duties under the OSA, and that Ofcom has recruited an expert online safety team and has robust enforcement powers including the power to issue financial penalties.
Read full response →
Government Equalities Office
31
Conclusion
10th Report – Discrimination, harassmen…
Accepted
Community programmes such as Muslim Girls Fence are an important means of increasing Muslim women and girls’ participation in social and physical activity and supporting mental health. They allow Muslim women to be their authentic selves without fear of judgement, censorship or harassment. (Conclusion, Paragraph 117)
Read more
Community programmes such as Muslim Girls Fence are an important means of increasing Muslim women and girls’ participation in social and physical activity and supporting mental health. They allow Muslim women to be their authentic selves without fear of judgement, censorship or harassment. (Conclusion, Paragraph 117)
Show less
Government response AI summary
The Government recognises the importance of community-led initiatives and outlines existing programs like the Common Ground Resilience Fund and partnerships with organizations like the Muslim Sports Foundation and This Girl Can campaign to support Muslim women and girls' participation in social activity.
Read full response →
Government Equalities Office
32
Recommendation
10th Report – Discrimination, harassmen…
Accepted
The Government should increase its support for community-led grassroots initiatives aimed at supporting Muslim women and girls to participate in social activity. (Recommendation, Paragraph 118) 54
Government response AI summary
The government says it already supports community-led initiatives through the Common Ground Resilience Fund (CGRF) and other programmes, including the Muslim Sports Foundation and This Girl Can campaign.
Read full response →
Government Equalities Office