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1. Definition of antisemitism
a) Since you responded to our last request on 16th October 2019, we understand that the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Definition of Antisemitism ('IHRA Definition') has been adopted by Wokingham Borough Council.
The IHRA definition has not been formally adopted at a meeting of Wokingham Borough Council.
b) Since adoption by the Council, please confirm if any motions amending or rejecting adoption have been passed or defeated by the Council?
Not applicable.
c) If your answer to Q1b is yes, kindly confirm what was amended the date of amendment/rejection and a copy/working link to the motion/minutes amending or rejecting adoption.
Not applicable.
2. Codes of Conduct
a) Has the IHRA Definition been incorporated into the members' code of conduct?
No.
b) Has the IHRA Definition been incorporated into the officers' and employees' code of conduct and conditions of employment?
No.
c) Who is the person responsible for investigating or monitoring alleged breaches of the council's codes of conduct? Please provide their name, job title, e-mail address and direct telephone number.
Andrew Moulton, Assistant Director Governance, Andrew.moulton@wokingham.gov.uk Tel No: 07747777298
3. Complaints
a) Is the IHRA Definition used to define antisemitism for disciplinary purposes?
None have taken place. Would consult legal guidance and law and seek advice from HR solicitors on this matter if going to disciplinary stage.
b) If not, how is antisemitism defined for disciplinary purposes?
Not applicable.
c) How many formal complaints of antisemitic conduct has the Council considered between 1st January 2020 and 31st December 2020 against members, officers or council employees?
Zero.
d) How many complaints resulted in disciplinary action?
Zero.
e) How many complaints resulted in no disciplinary action?
Zero.
4. Equality, diversity & training
a) Who is responsible for complying with Wokingham Borough Council's legal obligations in relation to equality and diversity? Please provide their name, job title, e-mail address and direct telephone number.
Keeley Clements – Director Communities, Insight & Change, Keeley.Clements@wokingham.gov.uk, 0118 974 6000.
b) What training does Wokingham Borough Council provide to its members, officers and employees specifically on antisemitism as opposed to generally against all forms of discrimination prohibited under the Equality Act 2010?
We ask all staff and members to complete our mandatory Equality and Diversity training upon joining us and then refresh this training every 2 years. We do not provide any specific training on antisemitism or any other religions.
c) If such specific training on antisemitism is provided, is it conducted by the Council in-house or is it outsourced to a training provider?
Not applicable.
d) If such specific training on antisemitism is outsourced, which organisation(s) provide the training?
Not applicable.
5. Prevent coordinator
a) Who is Wokingham Borough Council's Prevent Coordinator? Please provide their name, job title, e-mail address and direct telephone number.
Narinder Brar, Prevent Lead, narinder.brar@wokingham.gov.uk, 0118 974 6000.