Doctor Suspended for Nine Months After Tribunal Hears Evidence of Antisemitic Conduct
A paediatric consultant from Whittington Hospital has been suspended for 9 months following a decision of the Interim Orders Tribunal (IOT). The suspension was imposed on Dr Ellen Kriesels after a hearing on 14 November 2025 in which the tribunal heard extensive evidence of her antisemitic behaviour, including abusive protest
UK Lawyers for Israel warns Origin Festival UK that banning Israeli artists may breach Equality Act
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Origin Festival UK, warning that the festival may be acting unlawfully after reports that it has decided to ban Israeli musicians from performing at its 2026 event. Origin is a new techno psychedelic music festival, due to take place in July 2026
Muay Thai world body urged to end discrimination against Israeli competitors
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written urgently to the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) after learning that an Israeli athlete has once again been denied recognition of his nationality at an upcoming IFMA competition, despite prior assurances that the discriminatory practice would end. In a letter sent on
WoolOvers under fire for enclosing “inflammatory” Amnesty leaflet accusing Israel of genocide
A knitwear retailer has been accused of distressing customers after it inserted an Amnesty International fundraising leaflet into catalogue packs. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) say the Amnesty leaflets contained “false and inflammatory” allegations against the Israeli military. WoolOvers, a Sussex-based clothing company, recently mailed customers a brochure accompanied by
UKLFI Commends UCL for Decisive Action After Antisemitic Lecture
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Dr Michael Spence, Provost of UCL, expressing thanks and praise for the university’s swift response to a lecture at UCL containing what UKLFI calls “appalling antisemitic” content. According to UCL’s statement made on 13 November 2025, UCL promptly launched an investigation into
UKLFI is Recruiting a Lawyer
We are looking to recruit a UK qualified lawyer on a remunerated basis to join our growing team, to specialise in matters relating to local government, healthcare and other public authorities. The work will include invoking laws to counter antisemitism, discrimination and boycotts. A wide variety of areas of law can
Edinburgh Council Removes Offensive Posters Following UKLFI Letter
Edinburgh City Council has removed a series of offensive posters from George Square after being alerted by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) that the displays were unlawful and appeared to glorify terrorists. On 22 October 2025, UKLFI wrote to the Council’s Planning Department regarding posters that had been reported in
London Transport Supervisor tells complainant there should be more “Free Palestine” graffiti
A Transport for London (TfL) staff member refused to remove “Free Palestine” graffiti and told the passenger who reported it that there should be more of it. The incident, which took place on 10 August 2025, occurred after a passenger tried to report the graffiti at Bank Station. A “Service
GMC Refers Dr Ellen Kriesels to Interim Orders Tribunal Following UKLFI Complaint
The General Medical Council (GMC) has confirmed that Dr Alberta Elisabeth Kriesels (known as Ellen) has been referred to an Interim Orders Tribunal, following a complaint by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). The hearing is scheduled to take place on 14 November 2025. The GMC has informed UKLFI that “Following
Body Shop Confirms Neutral Policy After Complaint Over Political Badges in Brent Cross Store
The Body Shop has confirmed that it does not permit employees to wear badges or emblems with political or campaigning connotations while at work. This follows a complaint by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) about an incident at one of the Body Shop stores. UKLFI had written to Body Shop