UKLFI warns Norway that proposed settlement trade ban could breach international law
The Norwegian Government has been warned that its proposed legislation banning trade with areas of Israeli settlement in East Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria (the West Bank) could itself put Norway in breach of several binding international obligations. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has submitted a detailed response to a consultation
Islington Pensions Committee Receives Legal Warning over Israel Divestment Plan
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Islington Council’s Pensions Committee ahead of its meeting on 15 September raising serious concerns about Islington Council Pension Committee’ survey of members on proposed changes to the Islington Pension Fund’s investment strategy. UKLFI warns that the survey was based on misleading information
UKLFI warns over proposed settlement trade ban
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has warned the UK Government that introducing a ban on trade between the UK and Israeli settlement in East Jerusalem and the West Bank would breach several binding international obligations. The UK Government is actively considering banning trade in goods and services between the UK
M&S investigates anti-Israel tampering after UKLFI complaint
Marks & Spencer has launched an investigation after a “Boycott Israeli Apartheid” sticker was placed on packets of Israeli potatoes at its Worthing store. The retailer told UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) that the incident had been reported to the store manager and that any available information would be passed
Rhondda Pension Committee Reaffirms Fiduciary Duties
The Chair of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Pension Fund Committee has reaffirmed that the Committee will continue to make investment decisions in accordance with its legal and fiduciary duties, following correspondence from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) concerning a Council motion calling for divestment relating to Israel. The Council Motion
Wandsworth and Richmond Pension Committee Warned Regarding Incorrect Assumptions in Report about Impact of Investment Exclusions
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has warned the Wandsworth and Richmond Joint Pensions Committee, ahead of its meeting on 8 June, that a report on the impact of potential investment exclusions is based on incorrect assumptions. In a letter to the Committee’s newly appointed Chair, Councillor Melanie Hampton MBE, UKLFI
Government Reaffirms Existing Restrictions on Divestment by LGPS
The UK Government has reaffirmed that its position on divestment by Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) and fiduciary duties remains unchanged from the existing guidance adopted in 2016 and amended in 2017. This follows concerns raised by Baroness Altmann in the House of Lords about draft investment guidance circulated to
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
Islington Council Survey on Pension Fund Divestment Challenged
Islington Council’s proposed survey of pension scheme members regarding divestment has been criticised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) as misleading and defective. UKLFI has written to the Islington Pensions Committee and Pensions Board, warning that if the deficiencies are not corrected, decisions based on the responses will be liable
UK Lawyers for Israel warns Guinness World Records its trademarks are at risk due to Israel exclusion
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Guinness World Records Ltd (GWR) warning that its continued exclusion of record attempts from Israel and the Palestinian Territories places the company’s “Guinness World Records” registered trademarks at risk of revocation, alongside potential breaches of laws prohibiting discrimination and unfair commercial practices.