ICC Prosecutor relied on implausible reports of Gaza famine in application for arrest warrants
Review of Famine Reports shows no famine in Gaza Karim Khan KC, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), relied on implausible reports based on incomplete information suggesting famine was imminent in parts of Gaza, when he applied for arrest warrants against the Israeli Prime Minister and Defence Minister.
Swedish bank wrongly bars transactions with Israel
A Swedish electronic money transfer company which had barred financial transactions with Israel, has removed these restrictions following correspondence from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). Intergiro had labelled Israel as a prohibited country, despite Israel not being a high risk jurisdiction, and complying with anti-money laundering measures. UKLFI had been
Leading NGOs to challenge ICC warrants for arrest of Netanyahu and Gallant
On 22 July 2024 the International Criminal Court accepted a request by four leading NGOs to file a challenge to the court’s jurisdiction to issue arrest warrants against Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), The International Legal Forum (ILF), B’nai
Glasgow Festival news update
“Appropriate action” has been taken against the organisers who announced that the Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Arts was boycotting Israel.Glasgow Life, a charity which manages the “delivery” of the Glasgow Festival, has confirmed that the individuals who declared on Instagram, that the festival was boycotting Israel, did so without
Teacher Told Not to Wear Palestinian Flag at Open Day
A teacher who sported a Palestinian Flag at the Open Day of a Cambridge Sixth Form College, has been told that the flag was not appropriate. One of the parents who was touring Hills Road Sixth Form College, along with her daughter, on the College’s Open Day on 6 July,
Glasgow International Festival to be investigated for illegal discrimination against Israeli Artists
Glasgow City Council and the British Council, have been asked to investigate illegal discrimination against Israeli artists, who were not allowed to participate in a Glasgow based International Arts Festival. The Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Arts, which took part in June, was organized by a team who advertised on
Trustees of Community Centre investigate Zionist Free Event
The Trustees of Duncan Place Community Centre, in Edinburgh, are looking into how the centre hosted an event calling for a ‘Zionist Free Zone’ in the Leith area, breaching its charitable objects, and falling foul of the law. The event was held at the Community Centre on 4 July 2024,
The Legal Case for Palestine: A Critical Assessment
UKLFI Charitable Trust held a webinar on “The Legal Case for Palestine: A Critical Assessment” With Professor Steve Zipperstein, chaired by Jacob Turner. It took place on 4th August 2024. For the past two decades, Palestinians have chosen to pursue their claims against Israel through litigation at the international courts.
Edinburgh University postpones decision on divestment
Edinburgh University appears to have postponed a decision on divestment following correspondence from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). According to Edinburgh University Justice for Palestine Society (EUJPS), the Court of Edinburgh University (its governing body) was to take a definitive vote on divestment at its meeting on 17 June 2024.
Kilburn cultural charity provided “Long live the Intifada” badge making class to young children
A cultural centre in Kilburn, London, held a Palestine Fundraiser where young children made badges with slogans such as “Long live the Intifada” and “Free Palestine”. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) was approached by local Jewish residents, concerned by the disturbing activities at the charity, Metroland Cultures. Last week UKLFI