**University of Cambridge Seeks to Ban Protests Against Israel-Palestine**
The University of Cambridge is asking a judge to ban protests against Israel and Palestine on certain parts of its campus for four months. The university wants to stop protesters from disrupting graduation ceremonies scheduled until July 26.
Last year, pro-Palestinian protesters held demonstrations in two buildings, which forced a graduation ceremony to be moved. Now, the university says it’s worried that more action will happen on campus.
The university claims it’s not trying to ban a particular viewpoint, but rather stop any activity that might disrupt events. However, critics say this is discriminatory and only targets pro-Palestinian protesters.
**University Says It’s Taking a “Neutral” Approach**
Lawyers for the University of Cambridge argue that they’re taking a neutral approach to balance all rights of students and parties involved. They say the ban is not against a particular viewpoint, but rather against any activity that might cause disruption.
However, critics disagree. The European Legal Support Center says the university’s bid to ban protests is a “disproportionate infringement of human rights”. They argue that the university only targets pro-Palestinian protesters, while allowing other demonstrations and industrial action to happen on campus.
**Hearing Expected to End This Week**
The High Court hearing is expected to end this week, with a decision being made by Friday. The judge will decide whether to grant the university’s request to ban protests against Israel and Palestine on certain parts of its campus for four months.
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