MPs took the chance to slam the government over its plans to stop local authority boycotts of Israeli goods at a Westminster debate yesterday. The debate was the first opportunity MPs had had to discuss the procurement policy note since it was announced in Israel in February by Cabinet Office Minister, Matthew Hancock. MPs wanted …
MPs will on Tuesday (15th March) debate new guidelines regarding ethical procurement by local councils. The guidelines were announced by Cabinet Office Minister, Matthew Hancock, during a visit to Israel in February. They aim to deter local councils and other public bodies from making procurement and investment decisions based on ethical considerations, including avoiding companies …
G4S has announced that it will be selling its subsidiary, G4S Israel, “in the next 12 to 24 months”. For the last four years, G4S has been the target of a sustained campaign by Palestine Solidarity Campaign and other groups involved in the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement because of its connection with the …
Settler addresses UK Parliament The speaker of Israel’s Knesset – an Israeli settler living in occupied Palestinian territory – is due to address both houses of the British Parliament on Wednesday (2nd March). The invitation to Yuli Edelstein, extended by the speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, has been condemned by Palestine Solidarity …
Media release The government has published guidance (17 February, 2016) for councils and other public bodies on boycotts and procurements. The guidance aims to prevent what the government has called “inappropriate procurement boycotts by public authorities”. Commenting on the publication of the Procurement Policy Note, Hugh Lanning, Chair of Palestine Solidarity Campaign, said: “It is …
Supporters of justice for Palestinians are following news of the deteriorating health of Palestinian detainee Mohammed Al-Qeeq with great concern. Al-Qeeq, a Palestinian journalist is in his 84th day of a hunger strike in protest against his administrative detention. He is currently in Ha’Emek Hospital in the northern city of Afula . Al-Qeeq is a …
Today, 14 February 2016, the UK Government announced, via the media, that it would be setting out guidance to prevent public bodies from supporting Palestinian rights through their procurement and investment policies Hugh Lanning, Chair of Palestine Solidarity Campaign, has condemned this move as ‘a gross attack on our democratic freedoms and the independence of public …
On Wednesday 4 February, Councillor Mick Bowman and Councillor David Stockdale took a Labour motion through Newcastle City Council, opposing the Tories plan to curb the power of Councils to divest from unethical companies or countries. The motion passed and was adopted as policy by the Council. Text of the Motion Notice of Motion – ethical policy …
Palestinians have been living under brutal occupation for decades. But the BBC’s reporting continues to present Palestinians as the aggressors. With your help we’ve been challenging that reporting. These are your most recent successes: In December you forced the BBC to admit that it broadcast misleading information about recent fatalities in the West Bank In January your …
Vice News published an exposé on 4 February 2016 of World Check, about its labelling respected individuals and organisations as ‘terrorist’: Read Vice News’ article> Palestine Solidarity Campaign is taking legal advice following a decision by the World-Check commercial database to label it as a terrorist organisation. Statement from PSC’s interim Director: Sara Apps, interim Director …