LSE Student Union Drops Disciplinary Action Against Israel Society Following Free Speech Concerns
The London School of Economics Students’ Union (LSESU) has closed disciplinary proceedings against its Israel Society after receiving external legal advice confirming that the conduct in question was protected by freedom of speech laws. The investigation concerned complaints about the distribution of “I Support the IDF” wristbands at the LSESU
Webinar: Israel on Trial: the History, the Evidence and the Law
UKLFI Charitable Trust invites you to a webinar on Israel on Trial: the History, the Evidence and the Law with Judge Roy Altman, chaired by Natasha Hausdorff on Monday 15 June at 5pm UK time, (7pm Israel, 6pm Europe, noon ET). In this webinar Judge Roy Altman will discuss his
UKLFI Calls on London Marathon to Prevent Political Hijacking of Race Route
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) have written to London Marathon Events Limited (LMEL), organisers of the TCS London Marathon, urging action to prevent the race route from being used for political campaigning. This comes after a third consecutive year of extensive Palestinian political displays along the course. In a letter
Government Reaffirms Existing Restrictions on Divestment by LGPS
The UK Government has reaffirmed that its position on divestment by Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) and fiduciary duties remains unchanged from the existing guidance adopted in 2016 and amended in 2017. This follows concerns raised by Baroness Altmann in the House of Lords about draft investment guidance circulated to
Electoral Commission Requested to Act Over Alleged Racist and Antisemitic Conduct by Local Election Candidates
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the Electoral Commission raising serious concerns about a number of candidates who stood in the May 2026 local government elections and who allegedly published material that may amount to unlawful incitement to racial hatred. In a letter sent on 14 May
Webinar: Silenced No More – Sexual Terror Unveiled: The Untold Atrocities of October 7 and Against Hostages in Captivity
UKLFI Charitable Trust invites you to a webinar on Silenced No More – Sexual Terror Unveiled: The Untold Atrocities of October 7 and Against Hostages in Captivity with Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy and Olivia Flasch, chaired by Natasha Hausdorff on Wednesday 27 May 2026 at 2pm UK time (4pm Israel, 3pm
Eurovision Organisers urged to Act Against Belgian Broadcaster Over Anti-Israel Programme
The Belgian broadcaster VRT has broadcast a “contextual programme” focusing on Israel’s participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest which likely breached European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Eurovision rules. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to EBU and Eurovision officials demanding action against Belgian broadcaster VRT over the planned
Brighton Fringe Says Controversial “Up Your Vision” Show Will Be Stopped if Antisemitic Conduct Occurs
Brighton Fringe has said it is prepared to stop a controversial Brighton Fringe performance if the artists or audience engage in antisemitic or threatening conduct, following concerns raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). In a response to UKLFI, a spokesman for Brighton Fringe confirmed that Brighton Fringe officials would
Serious Concerns Raised Over Scottish Teachers’ Group Promoting Anti-Israel Propaganda in Classrooms
A teachers’ organisation in Scotland is promoting politically partisan and arguably antisemitic materials for teachers to use in Scottish classrooms including to very young children. Educators for Peace website UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Douglas Alexander the Secretary of State for Scotland, and to Jenny Gilruth, the
Nottingham Council Announces Extra Measures Following Concerns Over SumudFest
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has welcomed additional safety and monitoring measures announced by Nottingham City Council ahead of the planned “SumudFest 2026” event in Nottingham this weekend. This follows representations from both local Jewish community representative, Michael Samson, and UKLFI. The Council confirmed the measures in a letter sent