University of Edinburgh Cancels “Zionist Free Zone” Event
The University of Edinburgh has cancelled a proposed event promoting a “Zionist Free Zone”. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) wrote to the University raising serious legal and equality concerns regarding this event. The event, which had been advertised on Instagram as taking place on University premises on 29 January 2026,
UKLFI Raises Concerns Over “Ancient Palestine” Reference at King’s College London
King’s College London (KCL) has been accused of presenting a historically inaccurate and misleading description of a Hebrew course on its website. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to KCL, highlighting a statement in their Hebrew language course description claiming that Hebrew “was spoken in ancient Palestine” prior to the
Guinness World Records resumes Israeli submissions after legal pressure
Guinness World Records (GWR) has resumed accepting record submissions from Israel and the Palestinian Territories following warnings that its policy risked revocation of its registered trademarks and was discriminatory. GWR has now confirmed in correspondence with UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), that it recommenced the “routine acceptance” of applications on
Encyclopaedia Britannica accused of erasing Israel from history in children’s educational content
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Encyclopaedia Britannica raising serious concerns about historically inaccurate and misleading content published on the Britannica Kids website. UKLFI has identified repeated examples across children’s entries on Palestine, Israel and Judaism in which Israel is effectively erased from history — both geographically and
School agrees to amend teaching materials following UKLFI advice
A South London primary school has agreed to amend teaching materials linked to the novel Oranges in No Man’s Land after UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) advised a parent who raised concerns about the way historical events were presented to pupils. In a written response to the parent, the school
UKLFI raises safeguarding and equality concerns over political symbols worn at Scout meetings
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to a North London Scout group after being informed that an adult leader at a Beavers meeting for children aged six to eight wore a keffiyeh, a garment with widely recognised political significance connected to the Palestinian cause. UKLFI was told that the
Camden Council Rules “STOP THE GENOCIDE” Sign at Palestine House Was Unlawful
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has welcomed Camden Council’s decision to refuse retrospective planning permission for controversial illuminated signage displayed at Palestine House, 113 High Holborn, following a formal complaint submitted by UKLFI in June 2025. On 27 June 2025, UKLFI wrote to Camden Council warning that a large illuminated
GMC bans Dr Sian Arfon from posting about Gaza and Israel as investigation continues
The General Medical Council (GMC) has banned a Welsh GP from posting about the Israel and Palestine on social media after an Interim Orders Tribunal imposed formal restrictions on her medical registration. This followed a complaint from UK Lawyers for Israel. Dr Sian Arfon, a partner of a GP practise
Complaint against City St George’s Israel Society dismissed
A formal complaint made to City St George’s Students’ Union against its Israel Society has been dismissed following an investigation. Earlier this year, the Israel Society was informed by the Students’ Union that it had received a complaint relating to incidents and social-media posts from the previous academic year. The
Tower Hamlets staff member who praised Hitler no longer employed by council
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has welcomed confirmation that Sean Adepoju, a senior officer at Tower Hamlets Council, no longer works for the local authority. UKLFI wrote to Tower Hamlets in November 2025 after Gnasher Jew had publicised that Mr Adepoju had posted an openly antisemitic comment on Facebook, stating