The University of Birmingham has issued legal threats to students staging a pro-Palestinian protest camp on campus. This marks the first time a UK university has taken such action. Inspired by similar US protests, these students set up camp, despite warnings that they might face legal consequences if they don't disperse.
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00:00The University of Birmingham has issued legal threats to students staging a pro-Palestinian
00:06protest camp on campus. This marks the first time a UK university has taken such action.
00:14Inspired by similar US protests, these students set up camp, despite warnings that they might
00:19face legal consequences if they don't disperse. Protesters argue that they're acting lawfully,
00:26demanding financial transparency from the university and an end to research partnerships
00:31with Israeli institutions.
00:33This is our campus and we intend to be here peacefully and legally," one said.
00:39Another protester, who asked to remain anonymous, stated that they won't be going anywhere and
00:44that they pay for the right to be there and deserve to have their voices heard.
00:50Despite the university's warnings, the protest camp, which has grown to around 40 tents,
00:56remains firmly in place.