BMA votes to reject IRHA definition of antisemitism over Gaza
The doctors’ union said the definition could restrict legitimate criticism of Israel and urged NHS bodies to review speech policies before enforcement.
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BMA votes to reject IRHA definition of antisemitism over Gaza
The British Medical Association (BMA) approved a motion against the use of the IHRA’s definition of antisemitism on Tuesday, saying it could have "a chilling effect" on free speech in healthcare settings, meaning that doctors "cannot express ethical concerns" on Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip and its treatment of Palestinians. During its annual press conference, the UK doctors’ trade union expressed "grave concern" about the IHRA definition, and…
UK doctors reject IHRA definition and back protections for staff speaking on Palestine
UK doctors reject IHRA definition and back protections for staff speaking on Palestine The British Medical Association (BMA) has voted to drop the controversial International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, saying it had a “chilling effect” on free speech in the workplace. Doctors from across Britain backed the motion at the BMA’s annual conference on Tuesday, amid growing concerns that healthcare workers are b…
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