In a groundbreaking employment case, academic David Miller, known for his anti-Zionist views, has claimed a victory against the University of Bristol. The case determined that anti-Zionism qualifies as a protected characteristic in the workplace. Miller was dismissed by the university in October 2021 over comments about Israel that were deemed by some to be antisemitic. The university cited a breach of behaviour standards, with Jewish students expressing feelings of being unsafe.
Miller, whose academic career he asserts effectively ended due to his views on Israel, argued during the tribunal that his belief in the inherent racism, imperialism, and colonial nature of Zionism qualifies as a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. The Bristol Employment Tribunal upheld Miller’s anti-Zionist beliefs as a philosophical belief and protected characteristic.
Despite succeeding in his claims of unfair dismissal, Miller’s compensation was halved due to the tribunal determining that his actions contributed to his own sacking. The tribunal noted a shift in the nature of Miller’s comments on social media in August 2023, which were deemed of a different order compared to those in February 2021 and did not seem linked to his protected beliefs.
Now working for the Iranian state-owned TV channel Press TV, Miller expressed feeling “vindicated” and proud that the case established that anti-Zionist views qualify as a protected belief under the UK Equality Act. Zillur Rahman from Rahman Lowe Solicitors, representing Miller, commended his courage in facing a campaign waged against him by Zionists, calling him a trailblazer. Rahman emphasised that the ongoing events in Israel have brought attention to Miller’s belief that Zionism is inherently racist and must be opposed.
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