Home Secretary receives request to exclude Naturei Karta member from UK
UKLFI has written to Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary, to request that Yisroel Dovid Weiss, a spokesperson for the anti-Zionist Naturei Karta movement, be excluded from the UK. Mr Weiss has been invited on a speaking tour in April and May 2023, by Pete Gregson, along with Dr Azzam Tamimi,
Islamic Human Rights Commission Trust reported to Charity Commission
UKLFI has written a letter of complaint to the Charity Commission about the charity Islamic Human Rights Commission Trust (“IHRC”) concerning the publication of two articles and a video in support of the defrocked Rev Stephen Sizer. The publications were on the joint website of IHRC and IHRC Ltd. The
Israeli Rugby Coach Reports SARU’s Executive Council for Disciplinary Offences in Boycotting Tel Aviv Heat Rugby Team
An Israeli rugby coach has submitted a formal notification of offences to the South African Rugby Union (SARU) following the exclusion of the Tel Aviv Heat rugby team from the Mzansi Challenge competition in South Africa next month. The notification was made by Joshua Schewitz, Head Coach at Rishon LeZion
South African Rugby accused of illegality for barring Israel team from competition
South Africa Rugby’s withdrawal of an invitation for Israel to compete in the 2023 Mzansi Challenge is illegal, according to UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). Mark Alexander, president of South Africa Rugby Union (SARU) was quoted in a press release as saying: “We have listened to the opinions of important
Hospital removes Gaza artwork from hospital corridor
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital has removed a display of artwork incorporating Palestinian political propaganda. This follows a complaint by UKLFI on behalf of some Jewish patients, who said that they felt vulnerable and victimised by this display. The display was of decorated plates, along with their original designs and explanations
Brian Doctor KC appointed as a Director of UKLFI
We are proud to announce that Brian Doctor KC has been appointed as a Director of UK Lawyers for Israel. Brian is a Barrister at Fountain Court, with a broad commercial law practice. His experience includes banking, insurance, competition law and other hard-fought business disputes, many of them between international
Hospital displays divisive and discriminatory artwork
Patients have complained about a display in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital which regards “Palestine” as covering the entirety of Israel and displays the Temple Mount with a huge Palestinian Flag. UKLFI has written to the hospital to ask them to remove the exhibition, pointing out they may be in breach
KCL student paper finally publishes article on Husam Zomlot
A student at King’s College London (KCL) has finally managed to publish an article criticising a talk given to Palestinian student societies last year by Dr Husam Zomlot, the Palestinian envoy to the UK. It took around three months and legal assistance from UKLFI before the article was published in
Chloe Santaub appointed as a Director of UKLFI
We are delighted to announce that Chloe Santaub has been appointed as a director of UKLFI Ltd. Chloe is currently studying for an MA in Human Rights and Transitional Justice at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, having completed a BA in International Politics at the University of London Institute in Paris
Webinar: Judicial Review in Israel and the UK
UKLFI Charitable Trust held a webinar on Judicial Review in Israel and the UK with Stephen Hockman KC and Prof Eugene Kontorovich and chaired by Natasha Hausdorff. It took place on Tuesday 14 February 2023. Israel’s Justice Minister, MK Yariv Levin, has announced plans for major judicial reforms in Israel.