Source: BRICUP

[British Committee for Universities for Palestine->http://www.bricup.org.uk/]

BRICUP Statement on NUS Tuck Report

A Report on complaints about antisemitism towards Jewish students within the National Union of Students concludes that discussions about Israel and Palestine have made them feel uncomfortable. The choice of the KC to conduct the Inquiry (Rebecca Tuck) needed Union of Jewish Students approval. BRICUP’s analysis of the Report finds its content as flawed as the process of appointing the investigator.

Academics uncover bias in GCSE history textbooks in the UK

  • Report finds alterations to textbooks on Middle East conflict ‘dangerously misleading’
  • Academics say Israel advocates are targeting school children with propaganda under the guise of education
  • The Executive of the National Education Union (NEU) passes motion to express concern and to seek clarification
  • Report concludes books are ‘not fit for purpose’ and calls for them to be withdrawn