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British Jews need US-style anti-defamation league says ex-MP

November 24, 2016 23:12

ByMarcus Dysch, Marcus Dysch

1 min read

A British version of the American Anti-Defamation League should be formed to increase efforts to tackle antisemitism, a senior communal figure has claimed.

Former MP Eric Moonman said “enemies of the Jews have got away with it for a long time” and urged the community to fight back.

The 101-year-old ADL challenges anti-Jewish bigotry in the United States and has become one of that country’s leading human rights organisations.

Professor Moonman said a replica group could be used to provide a rapid “intellectual reaction” and response to attacks.