The suggestion that the IHRA definition infringes free expression has been a long-standing argument amongst pro-Palestine groups, particularly in reference to its citing of the denial of the Jewish people’s right to self-determination as an example of contemporary antisemitism. The GLP’s executive director, Jolyon Maugham, added: “It is not merely important to protect the space to advance vigorous criticisms of Israel’s appalling actions – we think it is necessary in a moral society.” Responding to the legal challenge, Lord Austin, a JC board member and former Labour MP now sitting as a non-affiliated peer, said: “It is a disgrace that legal activist Jolyon Maugham is seeking to thwart...
Monitoring Antisemitism Intel
