The UK today became the first country to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism.<\/p>\n
Theresa May said that the definition \u201cmeans there will be one definition of anti-Semitism \u201d\u201c in essence, language or behaviour that displays hatred towards Jews because they are Jews \u201d\u201c and anyone guilty of that will be called out on it.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n
The definition states: \u201cAnti-Semitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of anti-Semitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and\/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n
The term was agreed during IHRA Plenary meetings held in Bucharest from 23-26 May this year. IHRA Chair, Ambassador Mihnea Constantinescu, stated at the time that by adopting a working definition, \u201cthe IHRA is setting an example of responsible conduct for other international fora and hopes to inspire them also to take action on a legally binding working definition.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n