Dozens of groups oppose UK’s anti-divestment bill singling out Israeli boycotts
Dozens of civil society groups have called on the UK government to drop a proposed anti-boycott bill that they say is primarily aimed at stopping local councils from supporting the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement opposing Israel's illegal occupation of Palestinian territories. The Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) bill, which is due to be presented in parliament this week, would prohibit procurement and investment decisions made by public bodies that […]
