UKLFI successfully defends Liverpool University Student
Daniel Berke of 3D Solicitors successfully defended Max Little, a politics student studying at the University of Liverpool against criminal allegations of a religiously aggravated public order offence. This followed an argument he had with the leader of Amnesty International Society in which she repeatedly called him a racist and
Webinar: Uti Possidetis Juris and Israel
UKLFI Charitable Trust invites you to a webinar on UTI POSSIDETIS JURIS AND ISRAEL with Natasha Hausdorff and Dr Ariel Zemach, chaired by Daniel Berke. It will take place on Monday, 5 January 2026 at 5pm UK time (7pm Israel, 6pm Europe, 12.00 US East Coast). Uti Possidetis Juris is
Avon Pension Fund rejects Gaza divestment campaign
Avon Pension Fund Committee has voted to remain invested in aerospace and defence companies, despite a vigorous campaign by Palestine Solidarity Campaign pressing it to divest because of Gaza. Avon Pension Fund is the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for Bristol City Council (Bristol CC) and a number of other
Global Media in trouble over political messaging at Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball
Jewish families who attended Capital FM’s Jingle Bell Ball were distressed to see pro-Palestine slogans on stage. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Global Media and Entertainment following complaints about political messaging at what was promoted as a family-friendly music event. UKLFI was contacted by several Jewish families
University of East Anglia confirms Israeli researcher may submit new application following UKLFI intervention
An Arab-Israeli researcher, whose application for a research visit was rejected becauseof their affiliation to an Israeli university, is to be given a new chance to apply, following an intervention from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). The University of East Anglia (UEA) has confirmed that the applicant, a postdoctoral researcher
Anti-Coca Cola Ads removed from tube
Unauthorised and misleading adverts with the message Boycott Coca-Cola will be removed by Transport for London from tube trains following a complaint by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). The adverts, which may (or may not) have appeared across the London Underground network this week, display the message “Boycott Coca Cola”
Poster backing Elbit defendants to be removed
An unauthorised poster placed in a bus stop advertisement panel near Woolwich Arsenal Station is to be removed urgently by the billboard operator JCDecaux, after the company was alerted by UK Lawyers for Israel. The poster, apparently installed by supporters of Palestine Action, expressed support for activists currently on trial
Hybrid Scottish–Palestinian Flags Removed from Glasgow Lampposts
Glasgow City Council has removed a series of hybrid Scottish–Palestinian flags – nicknamed “Paltires” – that had been unlawfully affixed to lampposts in several locations across the city. The action follows legal representations sent by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) to Glasgow City Council and the Lord Lyon King of
Avon Pension Fund must reject divestment from aerospace and defence companies, lawyers say
The Committee which oversees the £5.8 billion Avon Pension Fund has been urged to reject a proposal to divest from aerospace and defence companies at its upcoming meeting on 12 December 2025. A letter sent by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) to the Committee states they have a legal duty
UEA Opens Investigation into Discriminatory Academic Boycott Following UKLFI Complaint
The University of East Anglia (UEA) has confirmed that it has launched a formal investigation after a senior academic refused to consider a research application from an Arab-Israeli scholar at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, following UK Lawyers for Israel’s (UKLFI) intervention. The UEA professor rejected the application on the