A statement from your Sabbatical Officers regarding the LSE Seven

We are relieved that LSE has rightly dropped the disciplinary charges against the seven student protestors. However, LSESU acknowledges the distress that the process has caused to the seven students, as well as to the wider LSE Community.  

As we expressed in our statement on 28th October 2024, we stand firmly in solidarity with students’ rights to protest and assemble. We are aware that many students are continuing to protest in light of the LSESU Palestine Society’s ‘Assets in Apartheid’ report, and the mounting evidence of the genocide in Gaza. Peaceful protest is a right, and we encourage and stand by all students who continue to do so. 

We are seriously concerned by the disciplinary proceedings and challenges brought to our attention by the seven students, particularly regarding the ambiguity of their right to protest, accessibility, and wellbeing.  

We want to remind everyone that the Students’ Union is here to support all members of the LSE Community engaging in peaceful activism, as well as those impacted by these events.  

More information to follow.  

Support services at LSE: 

• If you have experienced or witnessed any for bullying, harassment, or misconduct, we encourage you to report this via Report and Support. 

• All students are able to access our ‘support over the break’ resources and can receive free and confidential advice and support during the holiday period. 

• The LSESU Power to Speak Survey is now open (until 2nd Jan) – please complete this survey with your opinion on free speech and protest as this data is going directly to Senior Management and Heads of Departments.