Definition and Scope of Antisemitism
Lance D. Lavery made this Official Information request to Ministry of Justice
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From: Lance D. Lavery
Dear Ministry of Justice,
Pursuant to the Official Information Act 1982, I respectfully request the following information:
1. Definition of Antisemitism: Please provide the official definition of "antisemitism" as recognised and applied by the New Zealand Government, including any formal documents, policies, or guidelines that delineate this definition.
2. Recognition of Semitic Peoples: Does the New Zealand Government formally recognise Palestinians as part of the Semitic peoples? If so, please provide relevant official statements or documents affirming this recognition.
3. Applicability of Antisemitism Protections: In cases where Palestinians, as recognised Semitic peoples, are subjected to discrimination or abuse, does the New Zealand Government’s definition of antisemitism encompass such acts? Specifically, I am interested in whether the government considers abuse against Palestinians to be a violation under its antisemitism policies.
To ensure the information is as complete as possible, please advise if any part of this request would be better addressed by the Human Rights Commission or another relevant entity.
I request that the information be provided in electronic format via the FYI.org.nz platform. Should any aspect of this request require clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your attention to this request. I look forward to your response within the statutory timeframe.
Yours faithfully,
Lance D. Lavery
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Ministry of Justice
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Ministry of Justice
Tēnā koe Lance
Thank you for emailing the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry).
We acknowledge receipt of your request under the Official Information Act
1982. Specifically, you requested:
I respectfully request the following information:
1. Definition of Antisemitism: Please provide the official definition of
"antisemitism" as recognised and applied by the New Zealand Government,
including any formal documents, policies, or guidelines that delineate
this definition.
2. Recognition of Semitic Peoples: Does the New Zealand Government
formally recognise Palestinians as part of the Semitic peoples? If so,
please provide relevant official statements or documents affirming this
recognition.
3. Applicability of Antisemitism Protections: In cases where Palestinians,
as recognised Semitic peoples, are subjected to discrimination or abuse,
does the New Zealand Government’s definition of antisemitism encompass
such acts? Specifically, I am interested in whether the government
considers abuse against Palestinians to be a violation under its
antisemitism policies.
This has been forwarded onto the relevant business unit to respond to.
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other personal information will be withheld under Section 9(2)(a) (protect
the privacy of natural persons).
You can expect a response by 06/12/2024.
Nga Mihi,
Communications and Ministerial Services |Corporate Services
Ministry of Justice | Tāhū o te Ture
DX Box SX 10088 | Wellington
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Kia ora Lance,
Please find your OIA response attached.
Ngā mihi,
Communications Services
Ministry of Justice | Tāhū o te Ture
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