Sadlers Wells Theatre in trouble over Hip Hop show and School
An aggressively anti-Israel act has sparked fury at the Sadlers Wells Theatre as Jewish children were left in tears. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) was approached by several Jewish families who wanted to complain about a hip hop event called “Breakin’ Convention” on 5 May 2024. It was supposed to
Arnolfini Gallery garners opposition to its pandering apology
Succumbing to pressure by boycotters, Bristol’s Arnolfini Gallery has said it is “truly sorry” for cancelling a concert by Lowkey. UKLFI have pointed out that its statement is inaccurate, political and outside its charitable objects. The Arnolfini justifies its apology by saying “The International Court of Justice has described Israel’s
Removal of Murals in Tower Hamlets angers Mayor Lutfur Rahman
Lutfur Rahman, Mayor of Tower Hamlets, has reacted angrily to the removal of illegal pro-Palestinian murals in Tower Hamlets. Mr Rahman only found out that the murals had been removed by Tower Hamlets council after reading a Guardian article about it. He then tweeted: “Murals of Palestinian children, doctors &
RCA Student Union’s BDS motion breaches charity, education and procurement law, claims UKLFI
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the Trustees of the Royal College of Art (RCA) Students’ Union asking them to override a Motion titled “Palestinian Solidarity and Academic Freedom” (the “Motion”) as it is unlawful. If the Motion were put into effect, it would breach charity law and
GoFundMe campaign to raise money for illegal pro-Palestinian murals
A GoFundMe campaign is raising money to paint pro-Palestinian murals in London and elsewhere that are illegal according to UK Lawyers for Israel (“UKLFI”). UKLFI has written to GoFundMe’s chief legal officer saying that the fundraiser, called “Heroes of Palestine’ Street Art Murals – London”, organised by Callum Hall, breaches
Rio Cinema Accused of breaching its charitable objects and spoiling the spirit of Eurovision
The Rio Cinema is going against the spirit of the Eurovision Song Contest, its own charitable objects and Equality Legislation, due to its refusal to screen the Eurovision Final while Israel remains in the competition. The Rio Cinema, based in Dalston, East London, recently decided to cancel the screening of
Jewish residents upset by Council hosting Palestinian Kite making workshop
A community centre in Hertfordshire is set to host a Palestinian kite making workshop amidst outrage from the local Jewish community. The Palestinian flag themed kites are not only reminiscent of the kites sent into Israel in 2018, attached to burning material which set light to and destroyed thousands of
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
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
Whitworth Art Gallery did not check controversial exhibition content
Whitworth Art Gallery carried out no risk assessment and did not check the accuracy of factual statements before agreeing to host a controversial exhibition by Forensic Architecture. Nor did it give any consideration to the impact on community relations. Whitworth Art Gallery, part of Manchester University, has been hosting an