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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.

 

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the privacy of natural persons). 

 

You can expect a response by 06/12/2024.

 

 

Nga Mihi,

 

   

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Ministry of Justice | Tāhū o te Ture
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-----Original Message-----
From: Lance D. Lavery <[FOI #29123 email]>
Sent: Saturday, November 9, 2024 10:01 AM
To: [Ministry of Justice request email]
Subject: Official Information request - Definition and Scope of
Antisemitism

 

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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