Government to Appoint University Anti-Semitism Tsar

The government will appoint a universities anti-Semitism tsar and will introduce a “seal of quality” for institutions demonstrating they can effectively tackle anti-Jewish hatred on campus, a minister has revealed. Higher education minister Robert Halfon revealed plans for the new government post of expert adviser on anti-Semitism in higher education in an interview with The Jewish Chronicle on Thursday. Mr. Halfon said the role would be filled by a senior academic who “commands respect in both universities and the Jewish community” and who would liaise between government and university heads. The university minister also announced the creation of a “seal of quality” which demonstrates that higher education institutions had trained staff on how to properly deal with cases of anti-Semitism and “above all, show that there are robust and effective complaints processes in place.”...