PSC welcomes the re-affirmation of support by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanction (BDS) movement, in a motion passed with a unanimous vote at its Annual Conference today (12/9/23) The motion confirms the full opposition of TUC to the Government’s anti-boycott bill and support for the coalition of more than …
Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) and a delegation of civil society groups have today (31/8/23) handed in a petition at 10 Downing Street calling on Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, to scrap the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) bill, or anti-boycott bill. The anti-boycott bill aims to prevent public bodies – including local councils, …
If you are running a stall at a UK University Freshers’ Fair this year for your Palestine Society, SJP or Demilitarise Society, and you would like a pack of materials from us, please fill out this form by September 15th 2023. We will then email you to confirm your request and will post you a pack containing: …
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 2 August 2023 Contact: [email protected] | 07549 018112 Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) welcomes Scottish Government decision to formally oppose the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill, better known as the ‘anti-boycott bill.’ Ben Jamal, Director of Palestine Solidarity Campaign UK (PSC), says, This decision by the Scottish …
Youth and Student Committee Voluntary Position (2023 opening) Palestine Solidarity Campaign is looking for talented and enthusiastic young people under 30 to join its Youth and Student Committee (YSC.) Working with the rest of the YSC, you will advise on PSC’s campaigns and help expand our work with young people and students. Joining the YSC …
The debate on the second reading of the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill or anti-boycott bill demonstrated the widespread opposition to this law. The Bill has been widely criticised by a coalition of nearly 70 civil society organisations united in their view that it will erode local democracy, restrict freedom of expression, …
On 24 June 2023, PSC branches across Britain joined groups around the world taking action at PUMA stores and stockists to demand the corporation finally ends its complicity in Israeli apartheid. PUMA is the main international sponsor of the Israel Football Association (IFA), which includes football clubs based in illegal Israeli settlements, on land stolen …
The Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) bill, or anti-boycott bill, is a threat to basic democratic rights. It will be opposed by all committed to the upholding of international law and human rights, to freedom of expression, and to opposing investment in companies contributing to rights abuses and destruction of the planet. If …
Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) joined by nearly 70 civil society organisations in pledging to fight the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) bill, or anti-boycott bill, as a threat to basic democratic rights. The anti-boycott bill aims to prevent public bodies from deciding how to spend, invest and trade ethically, in line with international …