West Herts College confirms staff should not wear political symbols at work
West Herts College has confirmed that its staff should not wear political symbols at work and has said that it will remind staff of the policy at the start of the new academic year, following concerns raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). UKLFI wrote to the Principal of the
DfE assesses information on Four Schools following Al Khair Foundation Statutory Inquiry
The Department for Education (DfE) is assessing information regarding four independent schools after the charity commission opened a statutory inquiry into the Al-Khair Foundation (Al-Khair) which runs the schools. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) last month sent a report to the DfE, highlighting alleged links between individuals associated with Al-Khair
UCL ‘Militant Palestinian Cinema’ Event Cancelled Following UKLFI Intervention
A planned screening of “Militant Palestinian Cinema” by UCL’s Communist Society, due to take place on 22 May 2026, has been postponed following urgent representations from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). The event was advertised as a screening of “revolutionary short films from the 1970s” produced by the Palestine Liberation
LSE Student Union Drops Disciplinary Action Against Israel Society Following Free Speech Concerns
The London School of Economics Students’ Union (LSESU) has closed disciplinary proceedings against its Israel Society after receiving external legal advice confirming that the conduct in question was protected by freedom of speech laws. The investigation concerned complaints about the distribution of “I Support the IDF” wristbands at the LSESU
Serious Concerns Raised Over Scottish Teachers’ Group Promoting Anti-Israel Propaganda in Classrooms
A teachers’ organisation in Scotland is promoting politically partisan and arguably antisemitic materials for teachers to use in Scottish classrooms including to very young children. Educators for Peace website UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Douglas Alexander the Secretary of State for Scotland, and to Jenny Gilruth, the
UCU warned over illegal language in Congress Motion
The leadership of the University and College Union (UCU) has been warned that there are serious legal concerns about a motion due to be debated at their upcoming annual Congress on 27-29 May 2026. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to UCU General Secretary, Dr Jo Grady, and Head
University of Law commits to action following concerns raised by UKLFI
The University of Law has set out a series of actions and commitments in response to concerns raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) regarding the experience of a Jewish student at its Moorgate campus. The University has told UKLFI that it has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all
City Lit to review course terminology following concerns raised by UKLFI
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has welcomed a commitment from City Lit to review the content and terminology used in one of its forthcoming art history courses after concerns were raised about historical accuracy and sensitivity to Jewish and Israeli students. UKLFI wrote to City Lit, the London-based adult education