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
Manchester Students’ Union BDS motion withdrawn following legal advice
A proposed BDS policy at the University of Manchester Students’ Union (UMSU) has been withdrawn following legal advice. The policy proposal contained a litany of anti-Israel allegations and supported BDS against Israel. The Friends of Israel Society at Manchester University, assisted by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), wrote to UMSU,
Manchester Uni Friends of Israel Society counters biased and illegal student union motion
The Friends of Israel Society at Manchester University has hit back at a proposed motion of the University of Manchester Student Union (UMSU). The motion contains a litany of anti-Israel allegations and supports BDS against Israel and amplifying the voices of Palestinians. The allegations include that “the Palestinian people have
Hamas Book Launch Event at LSE Challenged by UKLFI
A proposed event at the London School of Economics (LSE) to launch a book expressing views supportive of Hamas has been challenged by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). UKLFI has written to Professor Larry Kramer, President and Vice-Chancellor of the London School of Economics (LSE), about an event to launch
Student Unions accused of illegally backing Palestine Action
Several Student Unions are likely to be in breach of charity law by their affiliation with pro-Palestine groups who have backed the organization “Palestine Action” and encouraged its illegal actions. 65 Student groups, some of whom are affiliated with Student Unions, have signed up to a statement saying that they
Students and Staff intimidated and distressed by anti-Israel demos on Campus says report
“Universities urgently need to act, working with the police where necessary to see that unlawful anti-Semitic abuse is stamped out,” says Secretary of State for Education. Over three quarters of respondents to a survey of students and staff at UK universities have felt intimidated or felt distress or fear as
Teacher Told Not to Wear Palestinian Flag at Open Day
A teacher who sported a Palestinian Flag at the Open Day of a Cambridge Sixth Form College, has been told that the flag was not appropriate. One of the parents who was touring Hills Road Sixth Form College, along with her daughter, on the College’s Open Day on 6 July,
Sheffield Uni warned to prevent disruption of its Open Day
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Professor Koen Lamberts, Vice Chancellor of Sheffield University, to warn him about the planned disruption of the University’s open day on Saturday 22 June. A leaflet from Sheffield Campus Coalition for Palestine says that on Sheffield’s first big Open Day of the
Oxford University exams disrupted by anti-Israel protestors
Jewish, Israeli and Zionist students are likely to suffer particular detriment where exams are disrupted by anti-Israel protestors, so should be allowed more generous marking, according to UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). UKLFI has written to Professor Irene Tracey, Vice Chancellor of the University of Oxford, regarding the disruption
Aberdeen University response to anti-Israel student encampment criticised as inaccurate and unlawful
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) have written to the Principal of Aberdeen University regarding its response to an anti-Israel student encampment. According to UKLFI’s letter, an “update” circulated by the University was itself unlawful and contemplates further unlawful conduct that should be reported to regulators. ICJ Provisional Measures Order The