Copenhagen University investigates Prof Kevin Heller over defamatory tweets
A professor of public international law is being investigated by Copenhagen University following a series of tweets that he made about UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). Prof. Heller, who is also a Special Adviser to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on War Crimes, an editor of the
School’s “fast for Gaza” is abandoned.
The East London school that planned to hold a “collective fast for Gaza” on Friday 13th December abandoned the event, following a letter from UKLFI pointing out it was illegal. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) had informed Mr Ryder, principal of George Green’s school in the Isle of Dogs, that
Teacher in Keffiyeh Shocks at Parents’ Evening
A teacher at Greig City Academy in Hornsey, North London wore a keffiyeh at a recent parents’ evening, shocking Jewish parents. The black-and-white keffiyeh head scarf has become an emblem of solidarity with the Palestinian cause. However, supporters of Israel see the chequered scarf as a sign of support for
Webinar: Challenges to Academic Freedom
UKLFI Charitable Trust held a webinar on Challenges to Academic Freedom with Professor Raphael Cohen Almagor, chaired by Natasha Hausdorff on 14 January 2025. There has been a marked decline in academic freedom in the world, especially in the United Kingdom. In this lecture, Professor Cohen Almagor explains what academic
School’s “fast for Gaza” challenged as illegal
An East London School that is planning to hold a “collective fast” for Gaza will be acting illegally, in breach of the Education Act 1996, unless it ensures that the pupils are offered a balanced presentation of opposing views. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Jon Ryder, Principal
Shelter hits back at union-led anti-Israel campaigns
The housing and homelessness charity, Shelter, has rebuffed union-led antisemitic and anti-Israel campaigns within its organization, as explained by its chief executive Polly Neate. Ms Neate responded to a list of concerns sent by an anonymous whistleblower to UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), who was worried about the antisemitic atmosphere
Barbican will not permit staff to wear pro-Palestine slogan badges
The Barbican Arts Centre has confirmed that it will enforce its code of conduct, and not permit its staff to wear political badges. For the past few months Barbican staff have been sporting “Free Palestine” and “Boycott Israeli Apartheid” badges with impunity, alienating their Jewish visitors and creating an offensive
Islington Council Pensions Committee Advised Against Divestment Targeting Israel
Islington Council Pensions Committee has been advised against proceeding with plans to divest from companies operating in the areas of the West Bank (Judea & Samaria) under Israeli administration. This follows a letter from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) drawing attention to various matters that had not previously been addressed
Royal Court Theatre reported to Charity Commission for allowing staff to wear Free Palestine badges
The Royal Court Theatre has been reported to the Charity Commission for allowing its staff to campaign for the Palestinian cause by wearing “Free Palestine” badges. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) argues that the English Stage Company Limited, the charity whose working name is the Royal Court, has been acting
Israeli Writer Abused at Luton Airport by Security Official
A Luton Airport security officer harassed and abused an Israeli citizen who was travelling back to Israel after a book tour in London. Alon Penzel, aged 23, had spent a week in England to promote his new book, “Testimonies without Boundaries: Israel October 7th 2023”, which includes first-hand accounts from