Appeal Court Confirms Anti-Zionism Is Protected Belief in Landmark David Miller Victory
The tribunal dismissed most of the university’s appeal and said anti-Zionism can qualify as a protected philosophical belief under UK equality law.
- On Tuesday, the Employment Appeal Tribunal upheld that Professor David Miller's anti-Zionist beliefs qualify as protected philosophical beliefs under the Equality Act 2010, confirming his dismissal by the University of Bristol was discriminatory.
- Bristol University dismissed Miller in October 2021 for gross misconduct following comments criticizing Zionism, prompting him to launch legal proceedings claiming unfair dismissal and unlawful discrimination.
- Dismissing most of the university's appeal, Lord Fairley, president of the EAT, ruled there was "no good reason" to exclude these beliefs from protection simply because they related to social issues.
- The case returns to the Employment Tribunal for a remedies hearing to reconsider Miller's compensation calculation, with disputes remaining over his alleged "contributory fault" in the dismissal.
- A University of Bristol spokesperson said it was "disappointed" with the judgment but pledged the institution will "continue to provide an environment where our staff and students can debate difficult and contentious issues, fostering a positive working and learning environment where free speech and academic freedom are championed.
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Anti-Zionism is now a protected belief in the UK
In a victory for free speech, David Miller recently won his Employment Appeal Tribunal. This confirms that anti-Zionism qualifies as a protected philosophical belief under UK equality law. It means that your employer can’t just fire you for criticising Israel and/or arguing that Zionism is a dangerous, extremist ideology. Miller was sacked by Bristol University in October 2021 for his anti-Zionist beliefs. He was a Professor of Political Sociolo…
UK Court Rules Anti-Zionism ‘Legally Protected Belief’
The court determined that Miller’s comments, including calls for an ‘end’ to Zionism and labeling it a ‘racist ideology,’ are protected by law The UK Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) declared on 3 August that anti-Zionism qualifies as a “protected philosophical belief” under the Equality Act 2010, Professor David Miller announced via social media, marking a significant win for anti-genocide advocates. “It is coherent to describe as ‘racist’ an i…
David Miller’s Seven-Year Fight to Defend the Right to Oppose Zionism
Freddie Ponton 21st Century Wire David Miller said he was “overwhelmed and delighted” when the judgment arrived on August 4. The former professor of political sociology had spent seven years under complaint, investigation or litigation after his teaching and public statements about Zionism drew pressure at the University of Bristol. He lost his position, failed...
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