University of Edinburgh Cancels “Zionist Free Zone” Event
The University of Edinburgh has cancelled a proposed event promoting a “Zionist Free Zone”. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) wrote to the University raising serious legal and equality concerns regarding this event. The event, which had been advertised on Instagram as taking place on University premises on 29 January 2026,
Edinburgh Council Removes Offensive Posters Following UKLFI Letter
Edinburgh City Council has removed a series of offensive posters from George Square after being alerted by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) that the displays were unlawful and appeared to glorify terrorists. On 22 October 2025, UKLFI wrote to the Council’s Planning Department regarding posters that had been reported in
Edinburgh University distances itself from problematic “Race Review”
Edinburgh University’s Vice Chancellor has confirmed that the opinions expressed in its “Race Review” are those of the authors and not of the University, and that the Review is only advisory at this stage. This confirmation comes despite the implication on Edinburgh University’s website that it fully endorses the Race
Edinburgh University pressed to confront rising antisemitism
The leadership of Edinburgh University has been warned that it must take action against rising antisemitism. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the Vice-Chancellor and Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Edinburgh University, expressing serious concern that antisemitism is being allowed to take root on campus and
Edinburgh University postpones decision on divestment
Edinburgh University appears to have postponed a decision on divestment following correspondence from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). According to Edinburgh University Justice for Palestine Society (EUJPS), the Court of Edinburgh University (its governing body) was to take a definitive vote on divestment at its meeting on 17 June 2024.
Edinburgh University exposed to liabilities after bowing to encampment demands
The University of Edinburgh has been accused of acting unlawfully and warned that it could be exposed to substantial liabilities as a result of its response to demands made by the organisers of an anti-Israel “encampment”. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) have written to Professor Peter Mathieson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor
Edinburgh Council rejects twinning with Gaza
Edinburgh Council has rejected a twinning petition with Gaza following “legal advice”. The Edinburgh-Gaza twinning petition had been listed on the agenda for the Policy and Sustainability Committee meeting at 10am on Tuesday 30 August. However, the Committee refused to allow Pete Gregson who was leading the twinning campaign to