Webinar: Using Litigation to Stop BDS
UKLFI Charitable Trust held a webinar on Using Litigation to Stop BDS with Marc Zell, chaired by Natasha Hausdorff on Sunday 11 June 2023. This webinar focused on the use of litigation to stop BDS (boycotts, divestment and sanctions) against Israel. The speaker, Marc Zell, has acted in prominent victories
IHRC removes Anti-Israel Slogans from Wembley Bookshop Window
The Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has removed two Palestinian flags containing anti-Israel slogans from the window of its Wembley bookshop and headquarters. The flags, which featured the slogans “Boycott Israel” and “Free Palestine”, were prominently displayed in the window. The shop, which is situated next door to a kosher
Webinar: International Law – Tailor Made for Israel with Prof. Robbie Sabel
UKLFI Charitable Trust held a webinar on “International Law-Tailor Made for Israel” With Professor Robbie Sabel, Chaired by Natasha Hausdorff, on Sunday 21 May 2023. The essence of law is that it provides rules that apply to all situations within their scope. However, Israel often seems to be treated differently
World Masters Athletics reviews complaint about Lebanese athlete’s withdrawal from race to avoid competing against Israeli
The legal department of World Masters Athletics (WMA) is reviewing a complaint by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) regarding the conduct of a Lebanese athlete at a recent World Athletics Masters Indoor Championships. Mr Mazen Chreim withdrew from the semi-finals of the 200m competition in Toruń, Poland, because he was
Webinar: Anti-Zionism as National Origin Discrimination
UKLFI Charitable Trust held a webinar on Anti-Zionism as National Origin Discrimination with Alyza D Lewin, chaired by Natasha Hausdorff on Sunday 30 April 2023. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced a milestone Resolution Agreement with the University of Vermont in a case involving anti-Semitic harassment. It was alleged
Charity Commission issues Official Warning to Islamic Human Rights Commission Trust
The Charity Commission has issued an Official Warning to the Islamic Human Rights Commission Trust (“IHRC Trust”) regarding breach of trust or duty or other misconduct or mismanagement by a charity. This follows a complaint by UK Lawyers for Israel (“UKLFI”) to the Charity Commission, pointing out the close relationship
Pharmacy changes dress code after Palestine Pendant Incident
A major pharmacy chain has changed its dress code following an incident in a North West London branch, when an Israeli customer felt intimidated by a “Palestine” pendant being worn by one of its employees. “We are revising our dress code to include a clause that wearing any jewellery which
Webinar – Judicial Reforms: Assessment and Prospects
UKLFI Charitable Trust invites you to a webinar on Judicial Reforms: Assessment and Prospects with Professor Yuval Shany and Professor Avi Bell, chaired by Natasha Hausdorff on Sunday 16th April at 6pm UK time, 8pm Israel, 7pm Europe, 12 noon (US East Coast). Following major demonstrations, disruption and refusals of
Urgent appeal to IOC to allow Israeli team to play in South African tournament
With only three days to go before an international rugby tournament in South Africa, UKLFI has asked the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to intervene urgently, to ensure that an Israeli team can participate. On 3 February 2023 the South Africa Rugby Union (“SA Rugby”) withdrew an invitation to the Tel
British Diplomats reported for wearing T shirts that erased Israel
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has reported British diplomats in Jerusalem for breaches of the Diplomatic Service Code to the Consular Directorate of UK’s Foreign Office (FCDO). The diplomats took part in the Palestine Marathon wearing T Shirts featuring a map of “Palestine” extending from the Jordan river to the