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
Potential upside as David Miller wins partial victory
Zionism may be a protected characteristic under UK law. This is a potential upside of the Employment Tribunal’s decision on David Miller’s claim for unfair dismissal by Bristol University. On 5 February 2023 an employment tribunal ruled that Professor Miller was unfairly dismissed, and that his anti-Zionist beliefs qualified as
Manchester Students’ Union BDS Motion Challenged
UKLFI has written to the Trustees of the University of Manchester Students’ Union (UMSU) urging them to block a new BDS policy. The Students’ Union has launched a vote on the question “Should the SU boycott and divest from Israel?” The proposals include boycotting a large number of companies operating
St Andrews University to commission urgent investigation over Rector’s divisive email
St Andrews University is commissioning an urgent independent external investigation into the conduct of its Rector in sending out a divisive anti-Israel email to all students. The Rector of St Andrews, Stella Maris, who was elected by students to preside at meetings of the University Court, sent an email on
LSE turning a blind eye to pro-terror tweets by its own academics
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has reported four academics from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to the Metropolitan police over suspected offences under section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2000. UKLFI also reported the academics to LSE’s president and vice-chancellor, Professor Eric Neumayer. However, not once
City University Students Union BDS motion cancelled following complaint to Charity Commission
The Board of Trustees of City University’s Students’ Union (CSU) has overridden an anti-Israel BDS motion passed by students on 1 December 2021. This follows a letter from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) to the Students’ Union’s Trustees and a complaint to the Charity Commission by StandWithUs UK Fellow, Begzat
NUS asked to sanction incoming President for breach of its antisemitism policy
UKLFI wrote to the National Union of Students (NUS) earlier this month, to warn them of incendiary views expressed by the incoming National President, Shaima Dallali, in statements on Twitter and elsewhere. UKLFI strongly believes the statements are contrary to NUS policy. UKLFI considers these statements are antisemitic when judged
UKLFI makes submission to antisemitism taskforce
UKLFI has submitted a note on antisemitism at universities and schools and the factors promoting it to the task force that has been set up to root out antisemitism in education in England at all levels. UKLFI has extensive experience of countering antisemitism at universities and schools over the past
Manchester’s Whitworth Gallery removes statement of solidarity with Palestine
On 1 June 2021 a statement was posted on the website of the Whitworth Art Gallery expressing solidarity with Palestine and support for ‘decolonialisation’. This was in the immediate wake of Operation Guardian of the Walls, the conflict between Gaza and Israel. The Whitworth is part of the University of
UKLFI urges Research Body to cease funding Professor Miller
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) highlighting concerns that have been raised about Professor David Miller of Bristol University. The ESRC has previously provided substantial funding to Professor Miller, notably a grant of over £400,000 for a project titled “Understanding and