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UK Tribunal Protects Professor's Anti-Zionism Beliefs, Rules Fairly

10/18/2025

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A UK employment tribunal ruled that Professor David Miller (University of Bristol) has beliefs about Israel protected under anti-discrimination laws.
The tribunal found Miller did not express hatred toward Jews.
It said Miller's anti-Zionism does not equal opposition to Jewish self-determination.
The tribunal concluded Miller's views deserve respect in a democratic society.
Miller's compensation will be set at a future hearing and will be halved.

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A UK employment tribunal ruled that Professor David Miller (University of Bristol) has beliefs about Israel protected under anti-discrimination laws.
The tribunal found Miller did not express hatred toward Jews.
It said Miller's anti-Zionism does not equal opposition to Jewish self-determination.
The tribunal concluded Miller's views deserve respect in a democratic society.
Miller's compensation will be set at a future hearing and will be halved.