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Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026. It was answered by Josh MacAlister (Labour) on Saturday, 18 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Universities: Antisemitism

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance she has issued to higher education providers on preventing antisemitic harassment on university campuses.

Answer

The government is clear that antisemitic abuse has no place on campuses. The Office for Students’ E6 condition of registration requires university providers to have policies, reporting procedures, support arrangements and preventative measures in place to address harassment.

The department is working closely with higher education (HE) providers and the Union of Jewish Students (UJS) to strengthen support for Jewish students. The department has funded UJS training for university staff to improve understanding of antisemitism and support effective responses to incidents on campus. In addition, a department funded scholarship programme, delivered by Palace Yard and launching nationally this autumn, will develop HE provider staff expertise in tackling antisemitism.

The department will shortly publish new guidance on managing external speakers and events to support providers in assessing and mitigating Prevent-related risks.

HE providers continue to be encouraged to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition as a practical tool for identifying and addressing antisemitic behaviour.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18949
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Harassment Higher education Universities Antisemitism
Link
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