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Tribunal Finds Bristol Discriminated, Unlawfully Dismissed Anti-Zionist Professor

8/5/2026

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Tribunal rejected most of University of Bristol’s appeal, confirming Professor David Miller was unlawfully dismissed for anti-Zionist views.
In 2024 the tribunal found the university discriminated against Miller on religion or belief grounds, deemed his dismissal unfair, halved his compensation citing his comments about Jewish students, and rejected the claim that anti-Zionist beliefs are political and unprotected.
The tribunal also dismissed Miller’s further appeals on misconduct, harassment and reduced compensation.

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Tribunal rejected most of University of Bristol’s appeal, confirming Professor David Miller was unlawfully dismissed for anti-Zionist views.
In 2024 the tribunal found the university discriminated against Miller on religion or belief grounds, deemed his dismissal unfair, halved his compensation citing his comments about Jewish students, and rejected the claim that anti-Zionist beliefs are political and unprotected.
The tribunal also dismissed Miller’s further appeals on misconduct, harassment and reduced compensation.