Edinburgh University students 'intimidated' by police over Palestine posters

Edinburgh University students 'intimidated' by police over Palestine posters

Police officers questioned students at the University of Edinburgh, approaching them at their desks over posters displaying pro-Palestine messages and encouraging others to sign a complaint letter. The incident took place last month following reports that one of the posters allegedly included an image of a Hamas member.

The university administration had prior notice of the police visit, but students were not informed in advance. Several students described feeling intimidated by what they called interrogations conducted by the officers.

“We felt intimidated after being interrogated by these police officers,”

students told The Ferret.

During the questioning, officers asked for students’ names, contact information, and details about anyone suspected of posting the materials. The police were not accompanied by university staff during their visit.

Following the event, 78 PhD students from the School of Social and Political Science submitted a formal letter of complaint to the head of school, John Devaney. The university replied that while it understood students may have been taken aback, it would continue to cooperate with law enforcement when required.

This complaint adds to a growing list of concerns raised at the university related to Palestine. The PhD students who issued the letter expressed shock that officers were allowed to move freely through university spaces and question students without notice.

Author’s Summary

The report describes Edinburgh University students’ unease after police questioned them about pro-Palestine posters, prompting a formal complaint over intimidation and lack of transparency.

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