World History Encyclopedia agrees to amend historical terminology following UKLFI request
The World History Encyclopedia (WHE) will review and make changes to articles on Ancient Middle Eastern history, following comments on terminology by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). Thutmose I UKLFI’s letter, sent on 29 April 2026, drew attention to the anachronistic use of the term “Palestine” in several articles dealing
Glasgow University Takes Action to Tackle Antisemitism and Extremism Following UKLFI Intervention
The University of Glasgow has outlined a series of steps it is taking to combat antisemitism and prevent the spread of extremist rhetoric on campus, following engagement with UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). UKLFI first wrote to the University in November 2025 raising concerns about the activities of Glasgow University
Calls Grow to Drop Business Awards Nominee Over Social Media Posts
The British Business Awards has been urged to drop one of the contenders for an award because of his social media activity. Roger Wade, chairman of Boxfund and a shortlisted nominee for “Business Leader of the Year” at the Awards ceremony, has been the subject of complaints sent to organisers,
Ambiguous Draft Local Government Pension Scheme Guidance Could Result in £200 Billion Losses
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has raised serious concerns about draft government guidance on the investment strategies of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds, collectively worth over £400 billion. From JLens, The Impact of Israel Divestment on Equity Portfolios: Forecasting BDS’s Financial Toll on University Endowments, Fall 2024 The draft
UCU warned over illegal language in Congress Motion
The leadership of the University and College Union (UCU) has been warned that there are serious legal concerns about a motion due to be debated at their upcoming annual Congress on 27-29 May 2026. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to UCU General Secretary, Dr Jo Grady, and Head
Gallery Cancels Controversial Matthew Collings Exhibition Following UKLFI Intervention
A controversial art exhibition due to open in south-west London has been cancelled after concerns were raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) about alleged antisemitic content. The exhibition, “Drawings Against Genocide” by Matthew Collings, had been scheduled to take place at Delta House Gallery in Wandsworth between 16 and
Webinar: Divestment and the Law
UKLFI Charitable Trust hosted a webinar on Divestment and the Law with Prof. Max Schanzenbach and Dan Harris, chaired by Natasha Hausdorff on Thursday, 30 April. Major investment funds are coming under increasing pressure to divest from companies on grounds related to Israel or the supply of military equipment. In
Private Prosecution of Israeli Soldier Thrown Out
Application to issue summons against dual British Israeli national dismissed as “politically motivated” and “vexatious” A pro-Palestinian legal organisation has failed in its attempt to bring a private prosecution against a dual British-Israeli national who returned to Israel on 8 October 2023 to rejoin his army unit as a reservist.
University of Law commits to action following concerns raised by UKLFI
The University of Law has set out a series of actions and commitments in response to concerns raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) regarding the experience of a Jewish student at its Moorgate campus. The University has told UKLFI that it has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all
City Lit to review course terminology following concerns raised by UKLFI
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has welcomed a commitment from City Lit to review the content and terminology used in one of its forthcoming art history courses after concerns were raised about historical accuracy and sensitivity to Jewish and Israeli students. UKLFI wrote to City Lit, the London-based adult education