Israel: European Network for Mental Health Service Evaluation

(asked on 16th July 2019) - View Source

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the European Network for Mental Health Service Evaluation's compliance with the Principle of Universality of Science and Academic Freedom following its cancellation of a planned conference in Israel alledgedly due to fear of pressure from anti-Israel activists.


Answered by
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
This question was answered on 31st July 2019

The UK is strongly opposed to the Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions Movement against Israel. Boycotts divide people and reduce understanding, but ultimately it will be the decision of an individual, organisation or company whether to operate in Israel. We believe the best way to combat this movement is through discussion rather than legislation.

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