£1m more in England to protect Jewish communities from antisemitism

RELIGIONS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – The Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has pledged an increase of £1m in funding on Jewish community security and action on antisemitic crimes, according to a report in the Jewish Chronicle.

It says that speaking at the Community Security Trust’s Annual Dinner, the extra funds would include £15 million for protective security measures in synagogues and faith schools.

A new Jewish Community Police, Crime and Security Taskforce will be created to enhance efforts to combat antisemitic and violent crime and the Home Secretary will chair a new forum to discuss security concerns, starting this spring.