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.
Bristol University claims progress regarding Open Day disruptions
Bristol University has apologised and committed to review its protocols after the latest anti-Israel disruptions of an Open Day event. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) wrote to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Evelyn Welch, about extensive disruption of the University’s Open Day last year , after being contacted by distressed attendees. The
BDS Stickers to be removed from Archway Fruit Stall
A fruit stall outside Archway Station, London, was covered in Palestinian flag stickers saying “Boycott Israeli Apartheid” and “Free Palestine”. Some Jewish passers-by were upset to see these divisive messages on a stall that was owned by Islington Council and complained to UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). UKLFI wrote to
Legality of Irish PIGs Bill Challenged by UKLFI and IIA
Ireland Israel Alliance (IIA) and UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) have made a joint written submission to the Irish Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee claiming that a new Bill proposed by the Irish government would contravene EU and WTO rules. Alan Shatter, former Minister of Justice, and Natasha Hausdorff will represent
Chickens Come Home to Roost at King’s College Cambridge
King’s College, Cambridge, which adopted a new divestment policy last month, has been warned that the policy requires it to divest from many major companies operating in Western Sahara and Cyprus. The College has stated that by the end of this year, its “financial investments will exclude companies that… Are
UN Human Rights Office accused of violating due process when compiling BDS Blacklist.
The United Nations’ Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is accused of violating rights to a fair and due process in compiling its database of companies allegedly carrying on activities giving rise to human rights concerns in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank). The OHCHR is tasked