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Here are frequently asked questions on #RightToBoycott
BDS is when you boycott, divest from and sanction the businesses and governments involved in something you morally disagree with.
When it comes to Palestine, it is about boycotting, divesting from and sanctioning the business and governments involved in Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine.
Boycotting = the decision not to use or buy something
Divestment = the withdrawal of investment
Sanctions = political and economic penalties
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BDS stands for boycott, divestment and sanctions. These are powerful ways to oppose Israel’s illegal occupation and apartheid regime. However, the freedom for public bodies (councils and universities) to take part in BDS is under serious threat in the UK and we need to take urgent action now to protect it.
On Wednesday 10th January, the third reading of the anti-BDS Bill will take place, where MPs will vote on whether to progress with the oppressive bill becoming law. Email your MP now urging them to vote against this undemocratic bill.
The government has tabled an ‘Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill’ or ‘anti-BDS Bill’. This will make it illegal for public bodies (like councils and universities) to boycott and divest from apartheid Israel
The Bill is a serious attack on the democratic right of public bodies to make ethical decisions. It will damage the ability of public bodies to express their views on a whole range of social, economic and climate justice issues
We must take action to protect BDS. The next reading of the Bill is this autumn, so we still have time to stop it becoming law. Let’s take action now to defend our right to stand up against Israeli oppression
In June 2022 we led a petition to Downing Street urging the Prime Minister to scrap the anti-BDS Bill. Since then, a collection of 70 civil society groups including trade unions, charities, NGOs, campaigning and solidarity organisations have launched a #RightToBoycott campaign.
