The consensus decision on the adopted decision was reached after in-depth discussion of the issue during the IHRA Plenary meetings held in Bucharest from 23-26 May.
Mark Weitzman, Chair of the IHRA Committee on Antisemitism and Holocaust Denial, which proposed the adoption of the definition in 2015, said: “In order to begin to address the problem of antisemitism, there must be clarity about what antisemitism actually is. This is not a simple question. The adopted working definition helps provide guidance in answer to this challenging question. Crucially, the definition adopted by the IHRA is endorsed by experts, is relevant and is of practical applicability. Together with the IHRA adopted Working Definition of Holocaust Denial and Distortion, the working definition of antisemitism provides another tool in the IHRA tool kit for combatting antisemitism.”
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The government plans to adopt an international definition of anti-Semitism to help tackle hatred towards Jewish people.
Police, councils, universities and public bodies can adopt the wording, which was created by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA).
Announcing the move, Theresa May also accused the Labour Party of "turning a blind eye" towards anti-Semitism.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's spokesman said anti-Semitism was "repugnant".
Prime Minister Theresa May said it was "unacceptable" that anti-Semitism exists in the UK
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