Request
1) We are a law firm and act for Health Workers 4 Palestine (“HW4P”), a private company limited by guarantee (Company number: 15544250). HW4P advocates for the rights of Palestinian health workers, and its aims include ensuring that healthcare workers are protected and supported globally during humanitarian crises and armed conflict.
2) The purpose of this letter is to submit a FOIA request on HW4P’s behalf, expeditious compliance with which is necessary for its vital work. The request is set out at paragraphs 4-5 below.
3) As set out below, in line with ICO Guidance we ask for a prompt response to this request, and note that in any case a response is required within 20 working days.
Request for Information
4) Please confirm whether your organisation has (i) adopted or intends to adopt, or (ii) formally decided not to adopt, the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (‘IHRA’) definition of Antisemitism. Please provide the body (e.g. Board or named committee) which has made that decision and the date of that decision.
5) Please provide:
a. the email address of your organisation’s Chief Executive Officer (or alternatively, the appropriate email address of the office of the Chief Executive Officer), and
b. the email address to be used for service of legal correspondence and proceedings on your organisation (e.g., the legal team’s email address).
Decision
We can confirm that HSSIB has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism. Our Board made this decision on 23 October 2025.
The email address where you can reach our Chief Executive Officer is ExecutiveOffice@hssib.org.uk.
The email address for legal correspondence is ig@hssib.org.uk.