FOI 30996

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: HRC0030996/26

I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 17^th September 2026. Please find below the response to your request:

?: 1. Has your Force received any communications from the Government, the PCC, the NPCC, or the College of Policing about the adoption of the Government's non-statutory "anti-Muslim hostility" definition (published 9 March 2026, https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fguidance%2Fa-definition-of-anti-muslim-hostility&data=05%7C02%7Cinformation%40westmercia.pnn.police.uk%7C7c05428113f143105bc008df14d2be80%7Cdd7d99f465c44822bf7b75d61ebc8f4a%7C0%7C0%7C639252567688150205%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8ed%2BN8A2S9U0WSujhKm8UfjWKo%2B6IDrPNsUXrsqGoLk%3D&reserved=0)? If so, please provide a copy or link.

2. Has the Force (a) adopted the definition in full, (b) adopted it in part, (c) decided not to adopt it, or (d) is currently considering adoption?
3. Has the Force held any meetings or discussions relating to this decision? If so, please provide any recorded information on the content of those meetings, including agendas, minutes, or summaries.
4. Has the definition been incorporated into any document governing the conduct of officers or staff? If so, please provide copies or links.
5. Has the definition been incorporated into any training or operational document? Examples include, but are not limited to, training materials or hate crime recording policies. If so, please provide copies or links.
6. Has any external organisation or contractor been engaged to advise on, develop, or deliver training or guidance on the definition? If so, please name the organisations and describe the nature of the engagement.

Reply

1. Has your Force received any communications from the Government, the PCC, the NPCC, or the College of Policing about the adoption of the Government's non-statutory "anti-Muslim hostility" definition (published 9 March 2026, If so, please provide a copy or link.

No

2. Has the Force (a) adopted the definition in full, (b) adopted it in part, (c) decided not to adopt it, or (d) is currently considering adoption?

No, West Mercia Police has not formally adopted the Government’s non-statutory definition of Anti-Muslim Hostility.

3. Has the Force held any meetings or discussions relating to this decision? If so, please provide any recorded information on the content of those meetings, including agendas, minutes, or summaries.

No

4. Has the definition been incorporated into any document governing the conduct of officers or staff? If so, please provide copies or links.

No

5. Has the definition been incorporated into any training or operational document? Examples include, but are not limited to, training materials or hate crime recording policies. If so, please provide copies or links.

No

6. Has any external organisation or contractor been engaged to advise on, develop, or deliver training or guidance on the definition? If so, please name the organisations and describe the nature of the engagement.

No