Where Bristol University should have clearly repudiated this appalling politically motivated attack on academia by agents of a foreign state whose gross violations of human rights get more murderous and criminal by the day due to its feelings of total impunity, it bends to the belligerent lobby determined to hold in a grip of silence by the twisted use of antisemitism, those who stand up for the rights of a people suffering over a century of a brutal settler colonialism that defies all morality, ethics or legality. This descent into the gutter by Bristol University must be exposed, and its shameful decision, that brings academia into disrepute, should be rescinded and compensation for character assassination paid to David Miller.

Once all legal remedies have been tried, and they will probably fail because of the funk infecting all UK institutions over accusations of anti-Semitism, the UCU must mount the most vigorous campaign. That should, at least, involve a staff and student strike at Bristol, like the one in 1971 to defend the academics at Lancaster Uni falsely accused of indoctrinating their students. The essentials are the same: we believe in free speech, free exchange of ideas, intellectual freedom, until they threaten the rich and powerful. Wait for Starmer to weigh in on the side of Bristol Uni. This is a fascistic measure. It is one step from book burning. What it signals most clearly is the crumbing position of Israel in world opinion. These extreme, hysterical responses are an expression of weakness. The State of Israel and its apologists are afraid of debate, of independent research and publication, they can't meet argument with argument because the well of their arguments ran dry long ago. All that is left to them is to reveal the fascistic sensibility which lurks beneath their proclamations of belief in democracy. They will not stop at this one deplorable dismissal. Every academic who dares to suggest Israel is anything other than a benign society of peace, justice and equality will be hounded by this lobby. Miller is right that the UK is in the grip of vicious, anti-democratic campaign by defenders of the Israeli State. Our democracy is being strangled by their need for absolute control. They have orchestrated thousands of expulsions from Labour; successfully spread a nationwide neurosis which makes people afraid of the most mild opposition to their view. The UCU should call on the entire trade union movement to revolt against this evil action. What is at stake is nothing less than democracy and free speech. Fascists wearing the garb of victims of fascism are poisoning our public life. Everyone must rally to Miller's defence.

We Palastinian never accuse any one if they have any remarks at us although we are samies like our brothers the Jews
I have no idea Zionism which is political movement keeps referring any remarks as insult for the Jews which is not true
We palastinian always lived with Jews happily we never had any problems till we face with this political movement which disturb every one peace
I praise uk with the freedom of peach I hope the university of Bristol go back to their decision by bring back Mr miller
And always justice will prevail ameen

Strange that a public institution originally set up to educate the ruling elite claims that Prof.David Miller has not met certain standards of behaviour such as inviting students to think for themselves & question dominant establishment ideologies.

Hopefully this will be the time when the fight back begins! For too long there’s been a backing off when the Zionists accuse an individual or organisation of being anti-Semitic. The Israeli State subject the Palestinian people to approbation of their land, build illegal settlements and kill and imprison children - they are a malign being colonising Palestinian land. Hopefully his trade union and students will support him to the hilt.j

As an academic who suffered the loss of his land in Palestine and now lives in the UK, this makes me feel that this "curse" is inescapable, exactly as a Jew felt when s/he were prosecuted not long ago. David's return to his post, restoration of his reputation and receiving compensation for the suffering he is facing and has faced, are the only measures that will make hubdreds if not thousands like me feel contended that we live in a safe and secure place that guarantees our freedom to speech and peaceful rights to defend our cause until we avail. What other choices are you leaving to us and what isbthe message you want us to have, if the above does not materialise?!

Solidarity with David Miller, a man of courage and integrity.

It is deeply shocking that Bristol University has been taken in by the blatant smearing campaign of Israel lobbyists. These campaigns care nothing for truth or justice. An academic institution such as BU should be capable of seeing below the organized disinformation mounted by these lobbyists. Tragic ignorance in a supposedly academic institution.
Sincerely,
Stephen P. Abbott, B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc.

Trace the evidence back. Over 100 Labour MPs & Peers signed a statement condemning Prof, Miller's support for the Palestinian cause. In the guise of self righteous indignation, how dare anyone criticise the power of Israel. What's to do when tropes are true? An unaccountable pro Zion organisation masquerading as British establishment with Blair as puppet master in the Labour Party.