Debate contribution: Universities: Antisemitism

Debate contribution by Dr Steve Aiken OBE on 19 May 2026.

MLA: Dr Steve Aiken OBE
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 19 May 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Universities: Antisemitism
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5549547

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I thank the Minister for her comments about antisemitism, but she will be aware that, on 5 May, the Prime Minister said:
"We already expect universities to set out clear disciplinary consequences for antisemitism, and to enforce them."
He also said:
"we are calling on universities to demonstrate action."
And, if they do not, they are to conduct an audit and report on those antisemitism issues. Will the Minister support what the Prime Minister says about Queen's University taking action now to stamp out antisemitism on its campus?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2363/22-27.

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