UCU warned over illegal language in Congress Motion
The leadership of the University and College Union (UCU) has been warned that there are serious legal concerns about a motion due to be debated at their upcoming annual Congress on 27-29 May 2026. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to UCU General Secretary, Dr Jo Grady, and Head
Gallery Cancels Controversial Matthew Collings Exhibition Following UKLFI Intervention
A controversial art exhibition due to open in south-west London has been cancelled after concerns were raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) about alleged antisemitic content. The exhibition, “Drawings Against Genocide” by Matthew Collings, had been scheduled to take place at Delta House Gallery in Wandsworth between 16 and
Webinar: Divestment and the Law
UKLFI Charitable Trust hosted a webinar on Divestment and the Law with Prof. Max Schanzenbach and Dan Harris, chaired by Natasha Hausdorff on Thursday, 30 April. Major investment funds are coming under increasing pressure to divest from companies on grounds related to Israel or the supply of military equipment. In
Private Prosecution of Israeli Soldier Thrown Out
Application to issue summons against dual British Israeli national dismissed as “politically motivated” and “vexatious” A pro-Palestinian legal organisation has failed in its attempt to bring a private prosecution against a dual British-Israeli national who returned to Israel on 8 October 2023 to rejoin his army unit as a reservist.
University of Law commits to action following concerns raised by UKLFI
The University of Law has set out a series of actions and commitments in response to concerns raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) regarding the experience of a Jewish student at its Moorgate campus. The University has told UKLFI that it has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all
City Lit to review course terminology following concerns raised by UKLFI
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has welcomed a commitment from City Lit to review the content and terminology used in one of its forthcoming art history courses after concerns were raised about historical accuracy and sensitivity to Jewish and Israeli students. UKLFI wrote to City Lit, the London-based adult education
King’s College Hospital investigates Consultant Ranjeet Brar following his speech outside US Embassy
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is reviewing concerns about one of its consultants after he made an allegedly antisemitic, pro-terror speech outside the US Embassy on 4 April 2026. Mr Ranjeet Brar, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of Great Britain (Marxist-Leninist), has, according to its
University of Bristol strengthens security for open days and graduations
The University of Bristol has strengthened its security arrangements and event-management procedures for open days and graduation ceremonies. This follows concerns raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) about the risk of disruption by anti-Israel protestors. UKLFI wrote to the University ahead of this summer’s events seeking clarification of what
Welsh Councils’ Pensions Fund Warned Against Divestment
The Wales Pension Partnership (WPP) has been warned that divestment linked to Israel could be unlawful. In a letter dated 30 March 2026, addressed to the Chair of the Joint Governance Committee and the Chief Executive of WPP, UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) set out a detailed legal critique of
Briefing note on the Legality of Military Action by Israel and the US against Iran
This note on the legality of military action by Israel and the US against Iran, is based on a UKLFI Charitable Trust webinar with Natasha Hausdorff and Hillel Neuer held on 7 March 2026. Key Takeaways Recent public statements asserting that military operations by Israel and the United States against