Educational Institutions: Antisemitism
Lords · Question HL13691 · Tabled 19 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Deech
To ask His Majesty's Government what guidance and expectations relating to political activity apply to (1) teaching unions, and (2) staff, in educational settings to ensure that they do not enable harassment or discrimination against Jews and Zionists.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 2 Feb 2026
There is no place for antisemitism in our society.On 18 January, my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education announced a review into antisemitism in schools and colleges. It will examine whether institutions have the right systems to identi...