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Did UK universities pay to ‘spy’ on pro‑Palestine students? | The Take
April 22, 2026
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Twelve elite British universities are accused of hiring a private security firm with military intelligence ties to track pro-Palestine student protests. Students were reportedly flagged through social media monitoring without their awareness, sparking debate over surveillance and free speech in UK higher education. Learn more about the campus accountability mapping project.
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