Lords discuss antisemitism worldwide

Antisemitic discrimination under spotlight

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http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/june/lords-discuss-antisemitism-worldwide-/http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/june/lords-discuss-antisemitism-worldwide-/
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Thursday, June 20, 2019
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Racism, Orientalism, House of Lords, Aftermath of the Holocaust, Elizabeth Berridge, Baroness Berridge, Antisemitism, Antisemitism in the United Kingdom, Religious controversies, Race and society, Jewish history, Antisemitism in the UK Labour Party
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  • On Thursday 20 June members of the House of Lords will debate the incidence of antisemitism worldwide.
  • Members taking part will include a vice president of the Jewish Leadership Council and a vice president of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.
  • During debates, members are able to put their experience to good use, discussing current issues and drawing government's attention to concerns.
  • The debate was proposed by Baroness Berridge (Conservative), commissioner of the Conservative Party Human Rights Commission.
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