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Q1. Definition of antisemitism
Q1a. You informed us on 28th November 2019 that the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Definition of Antisemitism (‘IHRA Definition’) had not been adopted by Devon County Council. See antisemitism.org/definition for more information about the IHRA Definition and the IHRA statement on the integrality of the examples.
Q1b. Please confirm If the IHRA Definition has been adopted since 28th November 2019. If so, please provide the date that the motion/decision to do so was approved and provide a copy of the relevant motion/minutes/policy document or a working link if it is available on Devon County Council your website.
There has been no change since 28th November 2019
Q1c. If the IHRA Definition has been adopted, was the IHRA Definition adopted in its entirety including all of the examples?
Q1d. If all of the examples were not adopted, which ones were adopted?
This information is available online from our response to the previous request:
Antisemitism – conduct, training and complaints – Freedom of information (devon.gov.uk)
Q1e If the IHRA Definition has not been adopted at all, was there a motion/decision to adopt the IHRA Definition which was defeated, and if so on what date was it defeated?
Q1f. If the IHRA Definition has not yet been adopted, has adoption been timetabled?
No
Q2. Codes of Conduct
Q2a. Has the IHRA Definition been incorporated into the members’ code of conduct?
Q2b. Has the IHRA Definition been incorporated into the officers’ and employees’ code of conduct and conditions of employment?
Q2c. 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.
This information is available online from our response to the previous request, specifically with reference to Acceptable Behaviour guidance:
Antisemitism – conduct, training and complaints – Freedom of information (devon.gov.uk)
Q3. Complaints
Q3a Is the IHRA Definition used to define antisemitism for disciplinary purposes?
No
Q3b If not, how is antisemitism defined for disciplinary purposes?
Please refer to our response to question 2(c) above.
Q3c. How many formal complaints of antisemitic conduct has Devon County Council considered between 1st January 2020 and 31st December 2020 against members, officers or council employees? –
Q3c. How many complaints resulted in disciplinary action?
Q3d. How many complaints resulted in no disciplinary action?
Nil
Q4. Equality, diversity & training
Q4a. Who is responsible for complying with Devon County Council’s legal obligations in relation to equality and diversity? Please provide their name, job title, e-mail address and direct telephone number.
This information is available online:
Contact information – Equality and Diversity (devon.gov.uk)
Q4b. What training does Devon County 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?
Q4c. If such specific training on antisemitism is provided, is it conducted by Devon County Council in-house or is it outsourced to a training provider?
Q4d. If such specific training on antisemitism is outsourced, which organisation(s) provide the training?
We can confirm that no specific training is provided by the Council on antisemitism
Q5. Prevent coordinator
Q5a. Who is the Devon County Council’s Prevent Coordinator? Please provide their name, job title, e-mail address and direct telephone number.
The Council does not employ a Prevent Coordinator.
The Communities and Strategy Officer is Julie Richards and the relevant email address: helpprevent-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
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