"Anti-Muslim hostility" definition
Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 01/FIN/26/5145
Version Date: 13/10/2026
The Corporate Development Department has provided the following information:
Has your Force received any communications from the Government, the PCC, the NPCC, or the College of Policing about the adoption of the Government's non-statutory "anti-Muslim hostility" definition (published 9 March 2026, A Definition of Anti-Muslim Hostility - GOV.UK )? If so, please provide a copy or link.
No
Has the Force (a) adopted the definition in full, (b) adopted it in part, (c) decided not to adopt it, or (d) is currently considering adoption?
No
Has the Force held any meetings or discussions relating to this decision? If so, please provide any recorded information on the content of those meetings, including agendas, minutes, or summaries.
The definition was presented to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) board members on 21st May 2026 to make them aware of the definition and to confirm the Force’s position to await national direction on adoption of the definition.
Has the definition been incorporated into any document governing the conduct of officers or staff? If so, please provide copies or links.
No
Has the definition been incorporated into any training or operational document? Examples include, but are not limited to, training materials or hate crime recording policies. If so, please provide copies or links.
No
Has any external organisation or contractor been engaged to advise on, develop, or deliver training or guidance on the definition? If so, please name the organisations and describe the nature of the engagement.
No