No action against Brighton lecturer

The University of Brighton has said it will not be taking disciplinary action against lecturer Tom Hickey following his attack on Israel studies courses in the UK last week.

Mr Hickey told his audience at Sussex University’s Palestine Awareness Week that such courses were an “Israeli state propaganda initiative”, taught “to try to divert the world’s attention and alter its perception of Israel”.

A spokesperson for the University of Brighton said Mr Hickey would not be penalised for his comments as he had not broken any university rules.

He added: “Mr Hickey’s comments are his own personal views and do not represent those of the university.