Electoral Commission Requested to Act Over Alleged Racist and Antisemitic Conduct by Local Election Candidates
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the Electoral Commission raising serious concerns about a number of candidates who stood in the May 2026 local government elections and who allegedly published material that may amount to unlawful incitement to racial hatred. In a letter sent on 14 May
Webinar: Silenced No More – Sexual Terror Unveiled: The Untold Atrocities of October 7 and Against Hostages in Captivity
UKLFI Charitable Trust invites you to a webinar on Silenced No More – Sexual Terror Unveiled: The Untold Atrocities of October 7 and Against Hostages in Captivity with Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy and Olivia Flasch, chaired by Natasha Hausdorff on Wednesday 27 May 2026 at 2pm UK time (4pm Israel, 3pm
Eurovision Organisers urged to Act Against Belgian Broadcaster Over Anti-Israel Programme
The Belgian broadcaster VRT has broadcast a “contextual programme” focusing on Israel’s participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest which likely breached European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Eurovision rules. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to EBU and Eurovision officials demanding action against Belgian broadcaster VRT over the planned
Brighton Fringe Says Controversial “Up Your Vision” Show Will Be Stopped if Antisemitic Conduct Occurs
Brighton Fringe has said it is prepared to stop a controversial Brighton Fringe performance if the artists or audience engage in antisemitic or threatening conduct, following concerns raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). In a response to UKLFI, a spokesman for Brighton Fringe confirmed that Brighton Fringe officials would
Serious Concerns Raised Over Scottish Teachers’ Group Promoting Anti-Israel Propaganda in Classrooms
A teachers’ organisation in Scotland is promoting politically partisan and arguably antisemitic materials for teachers to use in Scottish classrooms including to very young children. Educators for Peace website UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Douglas Alexander the Secretary of State for Scotland, and to Jenny Gilruth, the
Nottingham Council Announces Extra Measures Following Concerns Over SumudFest
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has welcomed additional safety and monitoring measures announced by Nottingham City Council ahead of the planned “SumudFest 2026” event in Nottingham this weekend. This follows representations from both local Jewish community representative, Michael Samson, and UKLFI. The Council confirmed the measures in a letter sent
World History Encyclopedia agrees to amend historical terminology following UKLFI request
The World History Encyclopedia (WHE) will review and make changes to articles on Ancient Middle Eastern history, following comments on terminology by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). Thutmose I UKLFI’s letter, sent on 29 April 2026, drew attention to the anachronistic use of the term “Palestine” in several articles dealing
Glasgow University Takes Action to Tackle Antisemitism and Extremism Following UKLFI Intervention
The University of Glasgow has outlined a series of steps it is taking to combat antisemitism and prevent the spread of extremist rhetoric on campus, following engagement with UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). UKLFI first wrote to the University in November 2025 raising concerns about the activities of Glasgow University
Calls to Drop Business Awards Nominee Over Social Media Posts
The British Business Awards has been urged to drop one of the contenders for an award because of his social media activity. Roger Wade, chairman of Boxfund and a shortlisted nominee for “Business Leader of the Year” at the Awards ceremony, has been the subject of complaints sent to organisers,
Ambiguous Draft Local Government Pension Scheme Guidance Could Result in £200 Billion Losses
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has raised serious concerns about draft government guidance on the investment strategies of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds, collectively worth over £400 billion. From JLens, The Impact of Israel Divestment on Equity Portfolios: Forecasting BDS’s Financial Toll on University Endowments, Fall 2024 The draft