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City University students voted to reject a widely adopted definition of antisemitism, sparking fierce criticism from Jewish groups.
Students voted to reject the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition by 671 to 260 votes. The results - which comprised over 900 ballots and 14 abstentions - were announced on Friday.
Separately, City University is consulting on the Government’s advice to higher education institutions that they adopt the definition which continues to inspire debate on campuses across the UK. The student union is one of several groups contributing to the consultation.
“This is a dangerous step backwards for City SU, and a clear failure to protect their Jewish students. The IHRA definition of antisemitism has been adopted by over 35 countries, all major UK political parties and over 75 UK universities.
Students voted to reject the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition by 671 to 260 votes. The results - which comprised over 900 ballots and 14 abstentions - were announced on Friday.
Separately, City University is consulting on the Government’s advice to higher education institutions that they adopt the definition which continues to inspire debate on campuses across the UK. The student union is one of several groups contributing to the consultation.
“This is a dangerous step backwards for City SU, and a clear failure to protect their Jewish students. The IHRA definition of antisemitism has been adopted by over 35 countries, all major UK political parties and over 75 UK universities.
