Antisemitism: Universities

(asked on 12th June 2025) - View Source

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of holding a public inquiry into antisemitism on university campuses.


Answered by
Janet Daby Portrait
Janet Daby
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)
This question was answered on 23rd June 2025

Antisemitism has absolutely no place in universities or wider society. Universities must be places where all students feel safe, respected and able to thrive.

Earlier this month, my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education brought together vice chancellors and community leaders to hear testimonials from Jewish students and discuss next steps to ensure safer, more inclusive campuses for all.

The department remains committed to working with universities, sector partners and stakeholder groups to tackle the unacceptable level of antisemitism on our campuses.

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