About Us
The office of HM Government’s Independent Adviser on Antisemitism (HMGIAA) was established to provide independent advice to the Secretary of State for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) on issues relating to antisemitism in the UK, and the most effective methods to combat it. Government and Parliament remain centrally important to the community’s wellbeing, both through demonstrating an understanding of, and acting against, anti-Jewish racism. HMGIAA will continue with its regular reporting schedule with the Secretary of State, relevant Department Ministers and officials to highlight issues from the Jewish Community and update them on the HMGIAA work plan.
Whilst there is far more understanding and awareness now of contemporary antisemitism, the Jewish community remain understandably alert and wary of the multitude of antisemitic comments and actions that they experience either on the streets of Britain, through their mobile phones or that they witness in public life. HMGIAA will continue to engage proactively with and listen to the Jewish community through regular meetings and events, acting as a key point of contact between these organisations and Government on antisemitism in the United Kingdom.
Over the past three years, HMGIAA has had a huge amount of positive engagement with political parties, Universities, football clubs and others over the IHRA definition of antisemitism and the UK continues to be highlighted an example of good practice by international counterparts. HMGIAA will continue to ensure meaningful implementation of the internationally recognised definition and a comprehensive understanding and awareness of antisemitism through education and training programmes delivered with various partners. HMGIAA will also continue to work with international colleagues, namely the Antisemitism Envoys across Europe, in the US, Canada and Israel to encourage a sharing of good practice and international cooperation.