Claire Slater

@Tracking_Power Congratulations. Excellent news.

VICTORY AT THE EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL The Employment Tribunal has released its judgment in my landmark legal case against @BristolUni, concluding that I was wrongfully dismissed in October 2021 and discriminated against because of my anti-Zionist beliefs. This is not just a victory for me, but also a victory for pro-Palestine campaigners across Britain. Over many years, anti-Zionists have faced harassment and censorship in Britain due to the efforts of the Israel lobby. Many people have faced disciplinary procedures and lost their jobs for manifesting their anti-Zionist beliefs. Before I took my case, it was unclear whether a belief in the idea that Zionism is a racist, imperialist, and colonial ideology could be protected under the Equality Act 2010 as a philosophical belief. I’m proud to say that, with this case, we have proven that anti-Zionist beliefs, of the sort that I articulated, should be protected. I hope this case will become a touchstone precedent in all the future battles that we face with the racist and genocidal ideology of Zionism and the movement to which it is attached. The determination that I was sacked for my anti-Zionist beliefs is a vindication of the case I made all the way through this process. The University of Bristol maintained that I was sacked because Zionist students were offended by my various remarks. However, it was plain from the evidence provided by the university’s own witnesses, that I was sacked because of the anti-Zionist nature of my comments. This verdict is also a vindication of the approach I have taken throughout this period, which is to say that a genocidal and maximalist Zionism can only be effectively confronted by a maximalist anti-Zionism. The self-justifying and defensive approach of the sort illustrated by many on the left and even in the Palestine Solidarity movement will not work. The Zionist movement cannot be negotiated with. It must be defeated. I thank the Tribunal, Judge Pirani, and the two panellists Ms Kaye and Mr Launder for the professional way that proceedings were conducted and for giving me a fair hearing in spite of many external pressures. I also thank my legal team @ZillRah7 of @RahmanLowe and Zac Sammour of @11KBW for their strong commitment, from the outset, to defending the right to be anti-Zionist. I am also truly grateful to every single person who has donated to this case through the @Fighting_Fund. Without your support, there is no way I could have seen this through to the end. This is just as much your victory as it is mine. Now we need to spread the campaign to #DismantleZionism all around the world - wherever the Zionist movement raises its ugly head.

I swear I care for these people like family. May Allah protect all of them

Such a positive and constructive day of discussions, planning and next steps.

We've had a productive day with the University of Bristol working on their strategic planning for tackling gender based violence. We were worried that what we were asking of them would be too daunting and overwhelming as there is a LOT to do, but we made good progress!

@alixdietzel @1752Group Thank you Alix for your important role in this ongoing work.

A massive thank you @anna_bull_ and @1752Group for facilitating such an informative and positive development day for us at @BristolUni @Bristol_SU in our ongoing work to tackle all forms of sexual violence and harassment. And thanks to all my colleagues for your work on this.

It feels like it's worth the stress and nerves of stepping in and working directly with universities when it can lead to positive change. Thanks Alix... Onwards and upwards!

Looking forward to speaking at this important event tomorrow and sharing some of the great work we have been doing.

"Less than 30 per cent of staff earning over £63k-a-year at Russell Group unis are women" thetab.com/uk/2023/02/24/…

It was a pleasure to co-host the @amosshe_uk Winter Conference today. Thanks again to all our speakers, sponsors and everyone who came along and shared all their ideas and expertise. #amosshecpd

Wow… #Egypt’s legendary Umm Kulthum ranked 61 on the @RollingStone’s 200 greatest singers EVER 💃💃❤️❤️🎵🎵 She is an acquired taste to non-Arabic listeners, but she is worth it. Listen to her on vinyl record for an authentic experience! al-monitor.com/originals/2023… via @AlMonitor

We have come a long way since publishing the #UniMentalHealthCharter in 2019. Here’s how we got here 👇 Find out more about today’s award announcement 👉 ow.ly/qmXM50M2XTM

Very proud and happy to be sharing this great news. ☺️☺️linkedin.com/posts/studentm…

Very proud to be working with my colleagues @BristolUni and @Bristol_SU to raise awareness and tackle sexual violence. We still have lots of work to do to but hope that this will encourage students to get support. #TacklingSexualViolence #NoMeansNo youtu.be/IvcVvoV3yxU

Care4Calais is asking for men's coats this winter, because cold and wet conditions are descending on the North Atlantic and the refugees face life-threatening exposure in the coming months.

@Rebecca_ResLife Have an amazing time and a very well deserved break

World without the borders / دنیای بدون مرز