The news that an independent, QC-led inquiry into antisemitism within the National Union of Students (NUS) won’t formally report until the end of October ought to pose a puzzle for the government.
The plan is apparently first to carry out an internal investigation into the allegations surrounding president-elect Shaima Dallali in accordance with NUS’ Code of Conduct. The aim is to conclude that process as a priority within the coming weeks and to open a call for evidence in the wider public investigation on antisemitism on a longer timeframe – which realistically, given the need to consider and respond to the findings, means we’re likely looking at 2023 before real progress is likely to be made.
