Psychotherapists cancel Islamophobia training session after speakers cross antisemitism threshold
The British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (“BABCP”) has cancelled a training session on Islamophobia and Mental Health after finding that proposed facilitators for the session had posted antisemitic social media. Following a complaint from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), BABCP commissioned an independent investigator to assist with its
Manchester Students’ Union BDS motion withdrawn following legal advice
A proposed BDS policy at the University of Manchester Students’ Union (UMSU) has been withdrawn following legal advice. The policy proposal contained a litany of anti-Israel allegations and supported BDS against Israel. The Friends of Israel Society at Manchester University, assisted by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), wrote to UMSU,
Europe Netball competition in Cardiff cancelled following threat of disruption
A Europe Netball tournament, due to be held in Cardiff from 7-11 May 2025, and targeted by anti-Israel boycotters, has been cancelled. The sports hall refused to hold the event, citing concerns about safety and wellbeing, despite Europe Netball agreeing to organize private security. Now all participants, not just the
Co Op motion to boycott Israeli goods does not comply with Co-Op rules
A non-binding motion to take all Israeli products off the shelves of Co-Op stores contains false and defamatory statements, promotes racial hatred of Israelis and Jews, and should be rejected under the Co-Op’s rules. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the Co-Op Group Secretary explaining why Motion 13,
Kneecap cancelled in Cornwall and Devon
Both Eden Sessions (at the Eden Project) in Cornwall and Plymouth Pavillions in Devon have cancelled shows by the Northern Irish group Kneecap, that were due to take place this summer. This follows letters from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) pointing out a long list of offensive and arguably illegal
UKLFI and ELNET file submission on UNRWA at International Court of Justice
Israel has an obligation not to allow its territory to be used for terrorist activities, argue UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) and European Leadership Network (ELNET) in their joint submission to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The ICJ has been asked by the UN’s General Assembly (UNGA) to provide
Counter-terrorism police investigate Kneecap following UKLFI report
UK counter-terrorism police are investigating the Northern Irish hip hop band, Kneecap, following a report to the police about the band by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) a month ago. The band had waved and wrapped themselves in a Hezbollah flag during a concert at the O2 Forum in Kentish
Natasha Hausdorff selected to light torch on Israel’s Independence Day
UKLFI Charitable Trust is extremely proud to report that its legal director, Natasha Hausdorff, has been selected to light a torch at the official torch-lighting ceremony on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl on Israel’s Independence Day on 30 April 2025. Minister Brigadier General (res.) Miri Regev, in charge of the 77th Independence
Teacher broadcast on Facebook demonstrating against Israel in supermarket
An East London schoolteacher is featured in a Facebook video, clearing supermarket shelves of Israeli products and chanting “free Palestine”. She appeared in a Redbridge Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) video, as part of their Boycott Apartheid Day of Action on 5th April 2025. Credit: Screenshot from PSC Facebook video UK
Natasha Hausdorff receives US award for moral courage
UKLFI Charitable Trust is very proud to report that its Legal Director, Natasha Hausdorff, has received the 2025 Moral Courage Award of the American Jewish Committee (AJC). The award honours individuals who stand up for what is right, even in the face of strong and vocal opposition. Previous recipients have