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
Westminster Council reviews children’s services therapist after UKLFI complaint over Gaza workshops
Westminster City Council has said that it will consider the conduct of one of its Children’s Services employees under its employment policies following a complaint from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) about workshops concerning the Israel-Gaza war. UKLFI complained to the Council about a therapist, who is described in a
Westminster Council urged to investigate psychologist over political workshops in Children’s Services
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has called on Westminster City Council and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to investigate a clinical psychologist who allegedly introduced a highly contentious anti-Israel political narrative into professional workshops connected with Children’s Services. A 2026 article in the Journal of Family Therapy identifies
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
Hackney Council Removes Councillor’s Keffiyeh Photograph Following UKLFI Complaint
Hackney Council has removed a photograph of Councillor Brenda Puech wearing a keffiyeh from its official website after receiving a letter from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) raising concerns about the image. In a letter sent on 3 June 2026 to Hackney Council’s Chief Executive, Dawn Carter-McDonald, UKLFI argued that
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
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
Pembrokeshire Council warned over legality of proposed divestment
Divestment proposed in a petition to Pembrokeshire County Council is likely to be unlawful, financially detrimental and divisive, according to UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). Pembrokeshire Coastal Path “Solidarity with Palestine Pembrokeshire”, has submitted a petition calling on the Council to urge the Dyfed Pension Fund to “divest our pension
Camden Council Rules “STOP THE GENOCIDE” Sign at Palestine House Was Unlawful
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has welcomed Camden Council’s decision to refuse retrospective planning permission for controversial illuminated signage displayed at Palestine House, 113 High Holborn, following a formal complaint submitted by UKLFI in June 2025. On 27 June 2025, UKLFI wrote to Camden Council warning that a large illuminated
Tower Hamlets staff member who praised Hitler no longer employed by council
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has welcomed confirmation that Sean Adepoju, a senior officer at Tower Hamlets Council, no longer works for the local authority. UKLFI wrote to Tower Hamlets in November 2025 after Gnasher Jew had publicised that Mr Adepoju had posted an openly antisemitic comment on Facebook, stating