GMC investigates newly elected Lewisham councillor over anti-Israel posts
The General Medical Council (GMC) has opened a fitness to practice investigation into Dr Rebecca Jones, a Lewisham GP and Green Party councillor, after UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) raised concerns about a series of social media posts attacking Israel, Zionists and Israelis. Dr Jones, who uses the name “The
European Kendo Federation Decisively Rejects Attempt to Expel Israel Federation
We are delighted to report that the European Kendo Federation (EKF) has rejected a motion submitted by the Turkish Kendo Federation to expel the Israel Kendo & Budo Federation (IKBF). Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art using bamboo swords. credit: wikimedia The Turkish motion referred to “the ongoing humanitarian
UK Government Issues Improved Guidance on Investment of Council Pension Funds
The UK Government has issued new guidance on the investment of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds. The drafting of the guidance has been greatly improved from a draft circulated confidentially last December, which had been criticised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) as ambiguous and self-contradictory. Government guidance on
Arts University Acts to Prevent Graduation Disruption
The University of the Arts London (UAL) has confirmed that political protest material will not be permitted at its graduation ceremonies this summer and that any flags, banners or other political displays that appear will be removed. AI image UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) and a parent of a student
LNER Orders Removal of Palestine Solidarity Badge and Reinforces Staff Neutrality Rules
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has confirmed that staff are not permitted to wear unauthorised political badges while on duty and has reminded its workforce of the policy after concerns were raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) about a member of staff wearing a Palestine Solidarity badge. In a
DVLA Urged to Review “Shoah” Number Plate
The DVLA has been asked to investigate a personalised number plate that appears to reference the Holocaust. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the licensing authority requesting a review of the registration “5H04 AAH”, which can be read as “Shoah” using the letter-number substitutions commonly employed on personalised
ICJP Ordered to Pay Costs After Devastating Court Defeat Over IDF Private Prosecution
The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) has been ordered to pay costs after suffering a crushing defeat in its attempt to bring a private prosecution against a dual British-Israeli citizen who returned to his Israel Defence Forces reserve unit following the Hamas atrocities of 7 October 2023. In
World Medical Association urged to Reject Calls to Suspend Israeli Medical Association
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the President of the World Medical Association (WMA) urging it to reject calls to suspend the Israel Medical Association (IMA) from membership of the international body. UKLFI argues that suspension of the IMA would amount to collective professional punishment imposed not for
Rhondda Pension Committee Reaffirms Fiduciary Duties
The Chair of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Pension Fund Committee has reaffirmed that the Committee will continue to make investment decisions in accordance with its legal and fiduciary duties, following correspondence from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) concerning a Council motion calling for divestment relating to Israel. The Council Motion
Train Operator LNER Faces Questions Over Staff Displaying Political Palestine Badges
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to London North Eastern Railway (LNER) after receiving a complaint from a Jewish passenger who felt intimidated and unwelcome when served by a member of staff wearing a “Palestine Solidarity” badge. The incident occurred on 14 June 2026 aboard an LNER service from