Universities Minister discusses campus antisemitism in meeting with Jewish leaders

Mr Arkush said the meeting was a chance to set out the serious issues affecting Jewish students, “in particular how Jewish and Israel-related events are often targeted by protesters, and the issue of universities and student unions allowing hate-speakers on their campuses.

“The Minister and his team are very concerned about these issues so we look forward to seeing what proposals are outlined by the government in due course.”

Mr Holt said he drew the Minister’s attention to the need for universities to adopt the robust IHRA definition of antisemitism.

He said: “We asked the government to provide universities with further guidance on the importance of upholding a no-platform policy for those that espouse hate-speech or incite violence, in balance with the need to champion free speech and debate within the confines of the law.”

The Board’s parliamentary officer Joel Salmon also attended.