Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask His Majesty's Government which public authorities are expected to adopt their definition of anti-Muslim hatred/Islamophobia.

The independent Working Group have now provided their advice to Ministers who are carefully taking the time to review and consider the advice carefully before confirming next steps in due course.

Any definition used by government will be non-statutory. It will enable government and other relevant bodies to have a greater understanding of unacceptable treatment and prejudice against Muslim communities.

The published terms of reference for the Working Group were clear that their advice on a definition must be compatible with the unchanging right of British citizens to exercise freedom of speech and expression.