Barnet's Hate Crime Officer
Barnet Council is currently addressing community safety and condemning hate-motivated attacks, which fall within the remit of its Hate Crime Officer role.
In October 2025, Barnet Council unanimously carried a joint motion condemning a Yom Kippur terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester, which killed two people and injured three. The council, including Councillor Barry Rawlings, Leader of the Council, Councillor Peter Zinkin, Leader of the Conservative Group, and Councillor Mark Shooter, pledged support to ensure the safety and well-being of its Jewish community.
Barnet's Hate Crime Officer is a role within Barnet Council focused on addressing and preventing hate crimes. The council's recent actions, such as condemning the attack and supporting the community, are relevant to the broader objectives of this role.
Key facts
- In October 2025, Barnet Council unanimously carried a joint motion condemning a Yom Kippur terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester. Source
- The motion noted that two members of the congregation were killed and three sustained serious injuries in the attack. Source
- Barnet Council pledged its support to ensure the safety and well-being of its Jewish community. Source
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