Music Gig in East London Steam Room Bans Zionists
A music event which barred Zionists from entry has been reported to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Makaan Records held a held a public music event called “Makaan 6”, at a Steam Room in East London on Saturday 8 June 2024, featuring Saroor, an artist of Sudanese heritage,
Edinburgh University exposed to liabilities after bowing to encampment demands
The University of Edinburgh has been accused of acting unlawfully and warned that it could be exposed to substantial liabilities as a result of its response to demands made by the organisers of an anti-Israel “encampment”. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) have written to Professor Peter Mathieson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor
District Judge Tan Ikram given formal warning for ‘liking’ anti-Israel post
The Deputy Senior District Judge, Tanweer Ikram, has been given a formal warning for misconduct for liking an anti-Israel post by barrister Sham Uddin, following complaints by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI)and others. This comes two years after the Senior District Judge, Paul Goldspring, was issued with formal advice after
Passengers from Israel arriving at Heathrow subjected to special treatment by customs officers
Customs officers who separated out El Al passengers to search their baggage as they passed through the Nothing to Declare channel, have been accused of harassing and discriminating against Jews and Israelis, in breach of the UK Equality Act. On Sunday 10 June at around 10.30pm, passengers from an El
UEFA Regulations ignored at Women’s Champions League Football Match in Turin
A multitude of regulations were ignored at the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final, when a Palestinian flag was held aloft during the opening ceremony, accusing Israel of genocide. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Theodore Theodoridis, General Secretary of UEFA regarding this political demonstration at the Barcelona v
False al-Ahli casualties still included in Hamas/UN data
The false figures for Palestinians killed by the explosion outside al-Ahli hospital on 17 October 2023 are still included in the total figures of supposedly identified Palestinian casualties of the current war in Gaza produced by Hamas ministries, published by the UN, propagated by media organisations and relied on by
The Durham Debate and Freedom of Speech at Universities
UKLFI Charitable Trust invite you to a webinar on “The Durham Debate and Freedom of Speech at Universities” with Lance Forman, David Collier and Natasha Hausdorff on Sunday 9th June 2024 at 6pm (UK) 8pm (Israel) 7pm (Europe) 1pm (US East Coast) On Friday evening Lance Forman, David Collier, and Natasha
Perfume Shop staff reminded not to wear political slogans at work
Staff working in The Perfume Shop in the Westfield Shopping Centre in Shepherds Bush have been reminded not to wear political slogans on clothing while on duty. This comes after staff were seen wearing Free Palestine badges. Concerned customers contacted UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), having seen the staff wearing
Oxford postgraduate students vote on anti-Israel motions
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has been asked to assist postgraduate students regarding anti-Israel motions in the Middle Common Rooms (MCRs) of several colleges of Oxford University in recent weeks. Responding to these requests UKLFI provided comments on the motions, contradicting false allegations and identifying illegal aspects, backed by relevant
Manchester University Student Union climbdown on BDS
The University of Manchester Students’ Union (UMSU) has accepted that it would be unlawful to implement a BDS motion, since it does not support its charitable objects. This followed correspondence from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). UKLFI wrote to UMSU’s Trustees at the end of December 2023 after an all-student vote