Hospital Trust Changes Uniform Policy after doctor refuses to remove Palestine Flag from lanyard
Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) has amended its uniform policy following representations from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) and staff regarding the display of political symbols in clinical settings. On 13 February 2026, UKLFI wrote to the Trust concerning a doctor who had been wearing a Palestinian flag
UCLH Reaffirms Ban on Political Symbols After Complaint from Jewish Patients
University College London Hospital will be reminding all staff that wearing, displaying, or circulating political symbols, messages, or materials within Trust premises is not acceptable. This follows an incident of a receptionist displaying a Free Palestine wristband, in view of Jewish patients. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) wrote to Chief
Tribunal Decision challenged in Dr Abu-Sitta Case
The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) has confirmed that it is reviewing a decision of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) concerning Dr Ghassan Abu-Sitta. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has made a detailed submission to the PSA raising serious concerns about the decision and has asked the PSA to consider referring
GMC bans Dr Sian Arfon from posting about Gaza and Israel as investigation continues
The General Medical Council (GMC) has banned a Welsh GP from posting about the Israel and Palestine on social media after an Interim Orders Tribunal imposed formal restrictions on her medical registration. This followed a complaint from UK Lawyers for Israel. Dr Sian Arfon, a partner of a GP practise
Dr Rahmeh Aladwan Suspended
The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) has imposed a 15-month interim suspension on Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, a trainee in Trauma and Orthopaedics, following extensive concerns about antisemitic, extremist, and pro-terrorist social media posts. The decision, issued on 26 November 2025, follows a series of complaints from members of the public
Doctor Suspended for Nine Months After Tribunal Hears Evidence of Antisemitic Conduct
A paediatric consultant from Whittington Hospital has been suspended for 9 months following a decision of the Interim Orders Tribunal (IOT). The suspension was imposed on Dr Ellen Kriesels after a hearing on 14 November 2025 in which the tribunal heard extensive evidence of her antisemitic behaviour, including abusive protest
GMC Refers Dr Ellen Kriesels to Interim Orders Tribunal Following UKLFI Complaint
The General Medical Council (GMC) has confirmed that Dr Alberta Elisabeth Kriesels (known as Ellen) has been referred to an Interim Orders Tribunal, following a complaint by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). The hearing is scheduled to take place on 14 November 2025. The GMC has informed UKLFI that “Following
London hospital chief acts to prevent political symbols at work
A London hospital has taken decisive action following a complaint of harassment of a Jewish couple during the birth of their child. The nurse on duty was wearing several obvious pro-Palestinian symbols, including a watermelon lanyard, a Palestinian flag on her wrist-watch, a Palestinian themed, heart shaped badge and an
London Midwife wearing pro-Palestine accessories alarmed Jewish couple
The joyful affair of bringing a new baby into the world turned sour for a Jewish couple at University College London Hospital (UCLH), when the nurse attending them used the occasion to spread her political ideology. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) have accused the nurse of breaching the Nursing and
Royal Free Pledges Action After Complaint Over Palestine Flag Badge Worn by Surgeon
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust has pledged to consider “appropriate action” after UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) raised concerns that a surgeon wore a Palestine flag badge while operating on a Jewish patient. The Trust has also confirmed that it reminds staff of the principles of political neutrality