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British MPs unveil guide to tackling antisemitism at major Berlin conference

March 15, 2016 15:36
John Mann and Sir Eric Pickles launching the best practice guide in Berlin (Photo: Oli Sandler Photography)

ByMarcus Dysch, Marcus Dysch

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A large delegation of British Parliamentarians, including Justice Secretary Michael Gove, has attended the Inter-Parliamentary Coalition for Combating Antisemitism (ICCA) conference in Berlin.

Led by All-Party Parliamentary Group Against Antisemitism chair John Mann, almost a dozen MPs and peers travelled to Germany, including Sir Eric Pickles, the government’s special envoy on post-Holocaust issues.

On Tuesday, Mr Mann and Sir Eric launched a British guide to best practices in combating antisemitism which came from last year’s all-party inquiry into Jew-hate.

The guide, backed by the Department for Communities and Local Government, outlines the need for strong political leadership and cross-party representation, including from experienced and younger politicians.