To consider the motion submitted by Councillor Serjeant in accordance with Standing Order No. 21:
Motion to Adopt the All-Party Parliamentary Group Definition of Islamophobia
That Chesterfield Borough Council believes racism in all its forms is unacceptable and must be stamped out. Recent high profile cases have shown that islamophobia is still rife in areas where young people often look for role models such as in the world of sport. It is, therefore, proposed that this Council adopts the All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims’ definition of Islamophobia –
"Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.”-
to demonstrate solidarity with our Muslim communities and to assist the Council in furthering aim of putting our Communities First and improving the lives of the people of Chesterfield.
Minutes:
Motion to Adopt the All-Party Parliamentary Group Definition of
Islamophobia
It was moved by Councillor Serjeant and seconded by Councillor Blank:
That Chesterfield Borough Council believes racism in all its forms is
unacceptable and must be stamped out. Recent high-profile cases have shown that islamophobia is still rife in areas where young people often look for role models such as in the world of sport. It is, therefore, proposed that this Council adopts the All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims’ definition of Islamophobia –
"Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets
expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.”-
to demonstrate solidarity with our Muslim communities and to assist the
Council in furthering its aim of putting our Communities First and improving the lives of the people of Chesterfield.
On being put to the vote the motion was declared carried.