Statement from Jonathan Turner on the Iranian Spies Trial Verdict
Mr Turner, chief executive of UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), was one of the three people who was spied on by the two defendants who were convicted of assisting a foreign intelligence service, contrary to the National Security Act 2023. More details here: https://www.cps.gov.uk/national-news/news/two-men-who-spied-journalists-and-lawyer-guilty-spying-behalf-iran Statement in full: Jonathan Turner, chief
UKLFI urges Birmingham Commissioners to scrutinise costly Council motion
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the Commissioners overseeing Birmingham City Council, asking them to intervene before resources are committed to implementing a boycott and divestment motion adopted at the Council’s meeting on 3 November. UKLFI warned that implementing the motion, which was adopted by 54 votes to
NHS Trust tightens rules on political leaflets after UKLFI complaint
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has introduced new measures to prevent unauthorised political campaigning in patient waiting areas after UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) complained about anti-Israel leaflets found in a cardiology department. The Trust confirmed that the leaflets, discovered at Willesden Centre for Health and Care in London, had
Edinburgh bookshop accused of unlawful discrimination after cancelling Jewish poet’s event over alleged Zionist beliefs
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has challenged an Edinburgh bookshop over its decision to cancel a poetry event after receiving complaints that its Jewish organiser had performed “Zionist/racist” poems at other venues. UKLFI has written to Typewronger Books on behalf of Jewish poet Tracey S. Rosenberg, arguing that the cancellation
Charity Commission urged to investigate youth club boss over alleged antisemitism and extremist messaging
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has asked the Charity Commission to investigate a top official of Haya Club, a girls only Islamic charity, over her involvement in an organisation accused of spreading conspiracy theories and glorifying violence. Evidence sent to the Charity Commission links Sara Ibrahim, who is co-founder and
Anti-Israel placard removed from above Harrow library following UKLFI intervention
A prominent anti-Israel placard displayed above the entrance to a public library in Harrow has been removed following complaints by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) and repeated requests from the building’s management. The placard, displayed in the window of a privately owned flat above Greenhill Library in, Harrow declared in
UKLFI challenges Royal Colleges over boycott of Israeli-owned pharmaceutical company
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has challenged the Royal College of Pharmacy and the Royal College of Nursing over their decisions to exclude Israeli-owned pharmaceutical company Teva UK, warning that they may breach charity law, Royal Charter obligations and policies on political neutrality. UKLFI has written to both organisations to
Anti-Israel activist Moath Hamzeh banned from UK following UKLFI intervention
Palestinian-American activist Moath Hamzeh, a trustee and Vice-Chair of the UK-registered charity Sun of Freedom, has announced that he has been banned from entering the UK because his presence would “not be conducive to the public good”. The announcement was made in an Instagram video posted by Hamzeh on 4
Liverpool FC takes action against fake Palestine football shirts after UKLFI raises concerns
Liverpool Football Club has confirmed that it is taking action against unauthorised Palestine-themed football shirts bearing altered versions of its famous crest, after UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) raised concerns about the use of Premier League clubs’ branding for political campaigning. UKLFI wrote to Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and
Anti-racism charity removes trustee after antisemitic social media posts exposed
A charity dedicated to promoting racial harmony has removed one of its trustees with immediate effect following a complaint from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) about antisemitic social media posts. Furness Multi-Cultural Community Forum, a registered charity based in Barrow-in-Furness, confirmed on 3 November 2026 that Lee Kenneth Wicks had