The BBC publishes Editorial Guidelines, which it must adhere to in its broadcast and print journalism under the terms of the BBC Charter. The most relevant guidelines in terms of its reporting on Palestine/Israel are those on Accuracy and Impartiality. (see Information on Accuracy and Impartiality) If you feel a broadcast or online article has …
MONDAY 7 JANUARY 2013 1. Stephen Hammond attended Brussels Transport Council on 20 December, where Israel was unable to sign aviation agreement with EU and member states “due to internal political reasons”. “The Commission hoped Israel would be in a position to sign shortly after national elections in the spring 2013.” [Commons Written Statement] 2. …
Santa (AKA Alexei Sayle) delivers #3wishes for Palestinian children to the Foreign Office – Friday 21st December On Friday 21st December Santa Claus (AKA Alexei Sayle) delivered sacks of people’s 3 wishes for Palestinian children. More than 900 people from all over Britain wrote to ask the Middle East Minister and the Foreign and Commonwealth …
This week MPs and Peers discussed concern about the Israel Forces breaking into the offices of Palestinian human rights organisations; the UK’s controls of arms exports to Israel and what cost rebuilding Gaza after Israel’s latest onslaught. WEDNESDAY 9 JANUARY 2013 Participation of Arabs in Public Life: Lord Lea of Crondall: Lack of Arab participation in …
Special event for Gaza on Tuesday 15th January – details below Commemoration event Tuesday 15th January at Parliament, London Gaza four years on from Cast Lead: Still under siege; still under attack Pre-booking is essential and places are limited. To book please email. Invited speakers include: The Palestinian Ambassador to the UK Prof Manuel Hassassian, …
Alistair Burt has replied to the PSC petition handed into no10 Downing Street by Sir Geoffrey Bindman, Haya Al Farra from the Palestinian Mission and PSC Honorary President Betty Hunter. The Minister confirms that the Government recognises Israel’s ‘legal obligations as an Occupying Power’ including the ‘Fourth Geneva Convention’. Mr Burt confirms the Government is pressing for a …
Today (21 December) the North London Waste Authority announced that Veolia Environmental Services ‘ will not be submitting final tenders for either NLWA’s waste services or fuel use contracts’. http://www.nlwa.gov.uk/news/2012/2012/12/21/announcement-on-nlwa-procurement Sarah Colborne, Director of Palestine Solidarity Campaign, said: ‘Veolia’s bid for this waste contract which covers a vast area of North London was deeply controversial, …
Statement by the Executive Committee of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign September 2011 The Palestine Solidarity Campaign exists to build a mass solidarity movement on Palestine. It is founded on principles of justice, human rights, and opposition to all forms of racism. Any expression of racism or intolerance, or attempts to deny or minimise the Holocaust …
Zillur Rahman of Thompsons Solicitors’ London branch shares some of the lessons he learned during his recent trip to Gaza I travelled to Gaza as part of an Interpal delegation, helping to take urgently needed medical supplies to the people of Palestine. What an amazing journey it was. I knew before I went there the …