The National Union of Students has ousted its president after a long-running independent inquiry into allegations of antisemitism found “significant breaches” of the organisation’s policies.
The allegations of misconduct are thought to centre around past comments by Shaima Dallali, in some cases dating back 10 years before her election as NUS president in March this year.
In a statement announcing the decision, the NUS said: “Following the independent [King’s Counsel]-led investigation into allegations of antisemitism, specifically into the then president-elect under the NUS code of conduct, an independent panel has found that significant breaches of NUS policies have taken place.
“As per this finding, we have terminated the president’s contract.”
The NUS said the panel’s decision may be subject to appeal. Chloe Field, an NUS vice-president, will be acting chair of the NUS UK board until a new president can be appointed.
