The rally came just weeks before the High Court ruled the government’s ban on Palestine Action unlawful. While the legal status of the group remains in uncertain and is pending government appeals, the ruling has provided a significant boost to local protestors who have faced heightened scrutiny.
"Newcastle University has also come under pressure from activist groups for alleged ownership of securities issued by defense firms linked to the conflict."
Since the outbreak of the conflict in October 2023, Newcastle has seen continued protests and public unrest. Newcastle University has also come under pressure from activist groups for alleged ownership of securities issued by defense firms linked to the conflict. Protests reached a climax when an on campus encampment disrupted university proceedings including wellbeing appointments and exams.
The conflict, now in its third year, has weighed heavily on certain groups and has led to an unprecedented rise in Antisemitism and Islamophobia across UK universities.