Agenda item

6.1

It was moved by Councillor Adam Hurst, and seconded by Councillor Paul Wood, that this Council:-

(a)       recognises the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism as: “Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.”

(b)       notes that the working definition has become the standard definition used around the world;

(c)        notes that this definition has been adopted by the UK Government, European Parliament, the UK College of Policing, the US Department of State, the US Senate and the 31 countries comprising the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance; and

(d)       formally adopts the official and international recognised working definition of antisemitism for this city.

6.2

Whereupon, it was moved by Councillor David Baker, seconded by Councillor Joe Otten, as an amendment, that the Motion now submitted be amended by:-

1.         the addition of a new paragraph (c) as follows, and the re-lettering of original paragraphs (c) and (d) as new paragraphs (d) and (e):-

(c)        recognises all 11 examples as part of the IHRA definition, in particular:-

(i)         accusing Jewish people of being more loyal to Israel than their home country;

(ii)        claiming that Israel’s existence as a state is a racist endeavour;

(iii)       requiring higher standards of behaviour from Israel than other nations; and

(iv)       comparing contemporary Israeli policies to those of the Nazis;

2.         the addition of a new paragraph (f) as follows:-

(f)        notes that Sheffield condemns persecution in any form, especially with its proud history of religious tolerance and recognition as a leading City of Sanctuary.

6.2.1

(NOTE: With the agreement of the Council and at the request of the mover of the amendment (Councillor David Baker), the amendment as circulated at the meeting and published with the agenda was altered by the deletion of the words “recognises that the following are examples of antisemitism” from the proposed new paragraph (c).)

6.3

After a contribution from one other Member, and following a right of reply from Councillor Adam Hurst, the amendment moved by Councillor David Baker, as altered at the meeting, was put to the vote and was carried.

6.3.1

The votes on the amendment were ordered to be recorded and were as follows:-

For the amendment (66)

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The Deputy Lord Mayor (Councillor Gail Smith) and Councillors Simon Clement-Jones, Bob Pullin, Richard Shaw, Bob McCann, Denise Fox, Bryan Lodge, Karen McGowan, Michelle Cook, Jackie Drayton, Talib Hussain, Mark Jones, Tim Huggan, Mohammed Mahroof, Anne Murphy, Mazher Iqbal, Mary Lea, Joe Otten, Colin Ross, Martin Smith, Vic Bowden, Moya O’Rourke, Roger Davison, Barbara Masters, Abdul Khayum, Abtisam Mohamed, Sue Alston, Andrew Sangar, Cliff Woodcraft, Lewis Dagnall, Cate McDonald, Ian Auckland, Sue Auckland, Steve Ayris, Bob Johnson, George Lindars-Hammond, Josie Paszek, Terry Fox, Pat Midgley, Sioned-Mair Richards, Kevin Oxley, Jim Steinke, Julie Dore, Jack Scott, Mike Drabble, Dianne Hurst, Peter Rippon, Dawn Dale, Peter Price, Garry Weatherall, Mike Chaplin, Tony Damms, Jayne Dunn, David Baker, Penny Baker, Vickie Priestley, Francyne Johnson, Olivia Blake, Ben Curran, Neale Gibson, Alan Hooper, Adam Hurst, Mike Levery, Mick Rooney, Jackie Satur and Paul Wood.

Against the amendment (0)

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NIL

Abstained from voting on the amendment (10)

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The Lord Mayor (Councillor Tony Downing) and Councillors Angela Argenzio, Kaltum Rivers, Douglas Johnson, Ruth Mersereau, Martin Phipps, Paul Turpin, Peter Garbutt, Alison Teal and Jack Clarkson.

6.4

The original Motion, as amended, was then put as a Substantive Motion in the following form and carried:-

RESOLVED: That this Council:-

(a)       recognises the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism as: “Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.”;

(b)       notes that the working definition has become the standard definition used around the world;

(c)        recognises all 11 examples as part of the IHRA definition, in particular:-

(i)         accusing Jewish people of being more loyal to Israel than their home country;

(ii)        claiming that Israel’s existence as a state is a racist endeavour;

(iii)       requiring higher standards of behaviour from Israel than other nations; and

(iv)       comparing contemporary Israeli policies to those of the Nazis;

(d)       notes that this definition has been adopted by the UK Government, European Parliament, the UK College of Policing, the US Department of State, the US Senate and the 31 countries comprising the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance;

(e)       formally adopts the official and international recognised working definition of antisemitism for this city; and

(f)        notes that Sheffield condemns persecution in any form, especially with its proud history of religious tolerance and recognition as a leading City of Sanctuary.

6.4.1

The votes on the Substantive Motion were ordered to be recorded and were as follows:-

For the Substantive Motion (70)

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The Deputy Lord Mayor (Councillor Gail Smith) and Councillors Simon Clement-Jones, Bob Pullin, Richard Shaw, Bob McCann, Denise Fox, Bryan Lodge, Karen McGowan, Angela Argenzio, Michelle Cook, Jackie Drayton, Talib Hussain, Mark Jones, Martin Phipps, Tim Huggan, Mohammed Mahroof, Anne Murphy, Mazher Iqbal, Mary Lea, Joe Otten, Colin Ross, Martin Smith, Vic Bowden, Moya O’Rourke, Roger Davison, Barbara Masters, Abdul Khayum, Abtisam Mohamed, Sue Alston, Andrew Sangar, Cliff Woodcraft, Lewis Dagnall, Cate McDonald, Paul Turpin, Ian Auckland, Sue Auckland, Steve Ayris, Bob Johnson, George Lindars-Hammond, Josie Paszek, Terry Fox, Pat Midgley, Sioned-Mair Richards, Kevin Oxley, Jim Steinke, Julie Dore, Jack Scott, Mike Drabble, Dianne Hurst, Peter Rippon, Dawn Dale, Peter Price, Garry Weatherall, Mike Chaplin, Tony Damms, Jayne Dunn, David Baker, Penny Baker, Vickie Priestley, Jack Clarkson, Francyne Johnson, Olivia Blake, Ben Curran, Neale Gibson, Alan Hooper, Adam Hurst, Mike Levery, Mick Rooney, Jackie Satur and Paul Wood.

Against the Substantive Motion (0)

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NIL

Abstained from voting on the Substantive Motion (6)

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The Lord Mayor (Councillor Tony Downing) and Councillors Kaltum Rivers, Douglas Johnson, Ruth Mersereau, Peter Garbutt and Alison Teal.