How UK universities ‘spy’ on pro-Palestine students
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Read the original article: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/digital-dilemma/2026/5/5/how-uk-universities-spy…
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“A joint investigation by Al Jazeera and Liberty Investigates has found that 12 universities paid a private company, led by ex-military intelligence officials, to profile academics and scan social media use by students.”
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Three independent web search results confirm that at least 12 British universities paid a private security firm led by former military intelligence officials to monitor academics and students' social media activity, specifically targeting those with pro-Palestine views.
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— London, United Kingdom – Twelve British universities paid a private firm run by former military intelligence officials to “spy” on student protesters and academics, including those who have expressed …
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/20/uk-universities-pay…
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/20/uk-universities-pay…
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— "British universities paid security firm to ‘spy’ on pro-Palestine students". Investigation reveals how a company led by ex-military intelligence officials scanned social media use and undertook backg…
https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/uk-briti…
https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/uk-briti…
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— At least 12 British universities paid a private security consultancy run by former military intelligence officials to monitor student activists and academics, including individuals expressing support …
https://politicstoday.org/british-universities-paid-security…
https://politicstoday.org/british-universities-paid-security…
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