Children's Commissioner calls for action to protect Jewish children from hate crime

Safeguarding Policy
Children's Commissioner calls for action to protect Jewish children from hate crime
Published May 6, 2026
Dame Rachel de Souza, Children's Commissioner for England, has issued a statement following the recent terror attack in Golders Green, urging decisive action to combat anti-Jewish racism and protect young people from hate crime. After speaking directly with Jewish children about their experiences, Dame Rachel highlighted urgent concerns regarding safety both online and in person. One fourteen-year-old told her: "Make it safer for Jewish people and take hate on social media and in person more seriously," reflecting the profound anxiety felt by young people facing rising antisemitism. The Commissioner's intervention emphasises the vital role of safeguarding partnerships in addressing hate crime and ensuring vulnerable children are protected from extremism and discrimination. Her call reinforces the duty of social media companies, local authorities, and national government to create safer environments where all children can thrive free from fear.
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