'Coherent to describe Zionism as racist': UK tribunal upholds protection for anti-Zionist beliefs

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A UK Employment Appeals Tribunal ruled that it is coherent to describe Zionism as racist, colonial, and imperialistic, upholding protection for anti-Zionist beliefs. The tribunal rejected the University of Bristol's challenge to a prior ruling that the university unlawfully discriminated against Professor David Miller by dismissing him over his anti-Zionist comments.

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Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Tue, 08/04/2026 - 14:26 Court says Zionism could also be described as imperialistic as University of Bristol loses appeal over professor's dismissal Pro-Palestinian protesters march through central London during a demonstration, 7 May 2024 (Middle East Eye) Off A UK Appeals Tribunal has said that it is coherent to describe Zionism as a racist ideology, as it "promotes the establishment of a state for only one race of people", adding that it could also be described as

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