Today WBII is launching a national campaign to end the normalisation of the “intifada” chant in Britain’s public space—backed by our new parliamentary briefing: Confronting the “Intifada” Chant in Public Space — Using Existing Law. The core message is simple: the UK does not need new statutes; it needs clarity and the will to enforce the laws we already have.
What the briefing does
Our document sets out a law-first pathway for Government, police, prosecutors, councils, universities, broadcasters and charities. It calls for an official Government definition of “intifada” for operational use across agencies, and for its deployment—when aimed at or proximate to Jewish people and institutions—to be classified and recorded as hate speech, actionable under existing offences (Public Order Act, “stirring up” provisions; Terrorism Act support/display offences; Equality and Prevent duties).
Why now
For two years the chant has been used as a tool of intimidation outside synagogues, schools and community sites. Our briefing explains how police can impose conditions before harm becomes routine, how prosecutors can charge where thresholds are met, and how regulators and institutions can remove platforms and funding when rules are breached—all within current law.
What we’re asking of government
Publish the operational definition; direct all public bodies to apply existing powers pre-emptively and even-handedly; and make outcomes visible through regular reporting so the public can see progress, not promises.
How you can help
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Read and share the briefing with MPs, PCCs, councillors, university leaders and editors.
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Join our campaign coalition and adopt the model policies in your institution.
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Contact us for implementation support, media requests or briefings.
