King’s College Hospital investigates Consultant Ranjeet Brar following his speech outside US Embassy
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is reviewing concerns about one of its consultants after he made an allegedly antisemitic, pro-terror speech outside the US Embassy on 4 April 2026. Mr Ranjeet Brar, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of Great Britain (Marxist-Leninist), has, according to its
University of Bristol strengthens security for open days and graduations
The University of Bristol has strengthened its security arrangements and event-management procedures for open days and graduation ceremonies. This follows concerns raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) about the risk of disruption by anti-Israel protestors. UKLFI wrote to the University ahead of this summer’s events seeking clarification of what
Welsh Councils’ Pensions Fund Warned Against Divestment
The Wales Pension Partnership (WPP) has been warned that divestment linked to Israel could be unlawful. In a letter dated 30 March 2026, addressed to the Chair of the Joint Governance Committee and the Chief Executive of WPP, UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) set out a detailed legal critique of
Briefing note on the Legality of Military Action by Israel and the US against Iran
This note on the legality of military action by Israel and the US against Iran, is based on a UKLFI Charitable Trust webinar with Natasha Hausdorff and Hillel Neuer held on 7 March 2026. Key Takeaways Recent public statements asserting that military operations by Israel and the United States against
Thanet Council Removes Promotion of Controversial Matthew Collings Exhibition Following Legal Complaint
Thanet District Council has removed an online listing promoting a controversial art exhibition by Matthew Collings from its Visit Thanet tourism website, following a complaint by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). The exhibition, titled “Drawings against genocide: Let it bring hope, let it be a tale”, is hosted by the
Islington Council Survey on Pension Fund Divestment Challenged
Islington Council’s proposed survey of pension scheme members regarding divestment has been criticised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) as misleading and defective. UKLFI has written to the Islington Pensions Committee and Pensions Board, warning that if the deficiencies are not corrected, decisions based on the responses will be liable
FIFA Rejects Palestinian Bid to Ban Israeli Football Association
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) welcomes FIFA’s latest decision rejecting the Palestinian demand to suspend the Israel Football Association (IFA) on the ground that it has member clubs in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria). In doing so, FIFA appears to have accepted arguments put forward by UKLFI showing that
TfL apologises after staff member wore “Free Palestine” badge at Liverpool Street Station
Transport for London (TfL) has apologised following a complaint raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) concerning a staff member who wore a “Free Palestine” badge while on duty at Liverpool Street Station. The incident took place on 23 February 2026, when a Jewish passenger approached a TfL employee on
Green Party warned that motion declaring “Zionism is racism” is legally flawed and risks discrimination against Jewish members
A motion submitted for consideration by the Green Party of England and Wales at its Spring Conference conflicts with existing party policy, risks discrimination against Jewish members and misrepresents international law, according to a legal memorandum by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). The memorandum analyses Motion A105 / E12, titled
Webinar: AI and Antisemitism
UKLFI Charitable Trust held a webinar on AI and Antisemitism with Prof. Richard Susskind, chaired by Natasha Hausdorff on Monday 30th March 2026. In this webinar Professor Susskind explains the history and current capabilities of AI and its likely future, focussing on the social and economic impact of AI