The National Union of Students (NUS) has finalized a settlement with its former president Shaima Dallali, concluding the legal dispute that followed her dismissal due to allegations of antisemitism. Dallali, who was removed from her position in 2022 after an investigation found she had violated the union’s antisemitism policies, initiated employment tribunal proceedings against the NUS in March 2023, claiming discriminatory treatment.

The settlement, terms of which are confidential, was reached just before the case was due to be heard at the employment tribunal. It is understood to include the covering of Dallali’s legal costs and a financial payment by the NUS. Throughout the legal and investigative process, Dallali faced significant abuse, including death threats and Islamophobia, which both she and the NUS have publicly condemned.

Dallali has expressed relief at resolving the matter, allowing her to refocus on advocacy for the Palestinian cause and her community. The controversy notably began over Dallali’s historical tweets from 2012, which had been criticized as antisemitic; she has since apologized for these. The total cost of the antisemitism investigation for the NUS has exceeded £800,000.

This case coincides with a prior ruling that recognized anti-Zionist views as protected under the Equality Act, a significant aspect given Dallali’s identification as an anti-Zionist and pro-Palestinian. The resolution of this case marks the end of a contentious chapter for both Dallali and the NUS, aiming to pave the way for future collective efforts toward peace and justice across communities.