‘Alarming increase’ in attacks on Palestine solidarity in schools and workplaces
Advocacy group sees 455 per cent increase in cases since last crackdowns in 2021
Protesters on Whitehall during a pro-Palestine march , organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, in central London, to call for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, December 9, 2023
AN “alarming increase” in attacks against shows of Palestine solidarity in schools and workplaces has seen students being detained and isolated for expressing support, an analysis revealed today.
Campaign and advocacy group Cage International has seen a 455 per cent increase in its caseload since the last upsurge in pro-Palestine crackdowns in 2021.
Between October and December 2023, Cage handled 214 cases spanning 118 schools and colleges, 35 workplaces, 35 protests, 13 universities, and 13 mosques.
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