On Sunday, May 11, the National Jewish Assembly (NJA) convened a landmark event titled “The Real Commission on the Legal System and Antisemitism in the UK” in North West London. Marking the NJA’s three-year anniversary, the full-day summit brought together political leaders, legal experts, journalists, and community advocates to confront the rising tide of antisemitism in Britain – and propose solutions.
Chaired by NJA Chairman Gary Mond, the event was styled as a “commission” rather than a conference, with the aim of drawing conclusions and recommendations rather than merely convening discussion. The commission examined four key areas: policing, education, public institutions, and the growing trend of collective responsibility targeting British Jews.
The first session, on Policing and Public Order, featured Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson and Mark Birbeck of grassroots group Our Fight. Pearson described the emergence of a dangerous two-tier policing system where Jewish concerns are routinely deprioritised, while Birbeck warned that failure to apply the law equally risks normalising antisemitism in the public square.
In Education, TikTok influencer “Jewish Jess,” journalist Nicole Lampert, and UK Lawyers for Israel’s Caroline Turner highlighted the deepening antisemitic climate in schools and universities – from pro-Palestinian activism to widespread misinformation and intimidation of Jewish teachers and students. Lampert revealed disturbing ties between senior National Education Union figures and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice and TalkTV’s Andre Walker delivered powerful addresses on political cowardice, rising sectarianism, and institutional rot. Tice emphasised zero-tolerance policies, while Walker called for a bolder, unapologetic stance in defending British Jews.
Sessions on Collective Responsibility and Public Institutions explored the role of Christian allies, the weaponisation of anti-Zionism, and media failures – particularly by the BBC and its Arabic service. Legal expert Trevor Asserson presented evidence of systemic BBC bias against Israel.
The NJA will publish a formal report with recommendations. Chairman Gary Mond closed the day by reaffirming the NJA’s mission: “We are not here to plead. We are here to act.”
To join the NJA and participate in its upcoming events, please visit: www.nja.org.uk
