Working Group on Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia Definition

A new working group has been established to provide government with a working definition of Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia which is reflective of a wide range of perspectives and priorities of British Muslims.

Membership

The Working Group is made up of representatives from Muslim communities, independent experts, and academics.

  • The Right Honourable Dominic Grieve KC, Barrister - Chair of the group
  • Professor Javed Khan OBE, Managing Director of EQUI
  • Baroness Shaista Gohir OBE, CEO of Muslim Women’s Network UK
  • Akeela Ahmed MBE, Co-Chair of British Muslim Network
  • Asha Affi, Independent Consultant

Terms of reference

Working Group Terms of Reference (PDF, 123 KB, 3 pages)

Call for evidence

The Working Group sought to hear from a range of organisations and individuals relevant to its work. 

This call for evidence ran from
12:01am on 16 June 2025 to 11:59pm on 20 July 2025.