Key facts
- A UK Appeals Tribunal ruled that describing Zionism as racist is a coherent viewpoint.
- The tribunal upheld a professor's protection after his dismissal for anti-Zionist beliefs.
- The university's challenge to the initial ruling was rejected.
- Compensation awarded to the professor may be reduced.
- Far-right figure Tommy Robinson apologized to Oxford University student Aisha Khan-Aziz.
- Robinson stated Aisha Khan-Aziz's comments during a debate were taken out of context.
- Robinson defended Aisha Khan-Aziz against accusations of threatening violence.
- Aisha Khan-Aziz faced a social media hate campaign and online abuse.
A UK Appeals Tribunal has upheld a professor's protection after his dismissal for holding anti-Zionist beliefs, ruling that describing Zionism as racist is a coherent viewpoint. The university had challenged the initial decision, but the tribunal rejected their appeal. However, the tribunal indicated that the compensation awarded to the professor may be reduced. This ruling affirms that expressing anti-Zionist sentiments, including the view that Zionism is racist, is protected speech and should not be grounds for dismissal.