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
Hertfordshire University’s UCU branch postpones threat to oppose Maccabi Youth Games
The University of Hertfordshire branch of the university lecturers’ union, UCU, has stepped back from attempting to cancel the European Maccabi Youth Games, due to take place at the University between 30 July and 6 August. The UCU branch has postponed a meeting tomorrow (5 June) when there would be
RCA Student Union’s BDS motion breaches charity, education and procurement law, claims UKLFI
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the Trustees of the Royal College of Art (RCA) Students’ Union asking them to override a Motion titled “Palestinian Solidarity and Academic Freedom” (the “Motion”) as it is unlawful. If the Motion were put into effect, it would breach charity law and
Exeter University allowing antisemitism to go unchecked on campus
Jewish students at Exeter University have been subjected to months of antisemitic and discriminatory treatment. This has included the disruption of pro-Israel expression, weekly anti-semitic, anti-Israel protests, targeting of Jews and denial of Hamas atrocities. Following approaches from Exeter students, UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) have now written to the
Glasgow University distances itself from new rector Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah
The Principal of Glasgow University is attempting to distance the University from its newly elected Rector, Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah, a plastic surgeon with a history of celebrating terrorism. Sir Anton Muscatelli has written to UKLFI saying: “The Rector is a wholly independent role (separate from University senior management) with
BDS Motions at Three More Universities Challenged
BDS motions of student unions at three English universities have been challenged by UKLFI. A BDS motion at a fourth university appears to have been frozen following UKLFI’s intervention at the end of 2023. UKLFI has written to the trustees of the student unions at Goldsmiths, University of London, the
Anti-Israel propaganda lecture withdrawn following UKLFI intervention
Birmingham University has withdrawn a controversial lecture following a complaint by UKLFI, who had been contacted by concerned students. The lecture was part of the course “Children as Citizens” lead by Dr Saba Hussain in the College of Social Sciences, School of Education. The controversial lecture was entitled “The case
Teaching Fellow at Southampton University made to delete antisemitic Tweets
A teaching fellow at Southampton University has deleted his offensive social media posts, following a complaint from UKLFI Charitable Trust (UKLFI CT). Dr Ahmed Abozaid, a Teaching Fellow in International Security in the Politics and International Relations Department, posted images and statements on X (formerly Twitter) equating the current military
“Propaganda” in Birmingham University lecture challenged
“Propaganda” in a Birmingham University lecture has been challenged by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). UKLFI was contacted by several students who were deeply concerned about the lecture on “Citizenship and Disability – The case of the Palestinian Occupied Territory” and accompanying Powerpoint presentation which took place on 8 February
Leeds University’s failure to act behind latest antisemitic atrocities
Leeds University’s failure to prevent antisemitism over several years has culminated in its Jewish Chaplain being forced into hiding following death threats, according to UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). UKLFI has written to the Prof Hai-Sui Yu, Interim Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Leeds, urging him to take