The University has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism in full, including all of its examples.
The Definition was adopted on an unknown date in September 2018.
The University has told Campaign Against Antisemitism that it does apply the Definition in disciplinary matters.
This information was obtained after Campaign Against Antisemitism submitted a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 on 14th July 2020. On 11th August 2020, the University responded. On 10th March 2026, the University updated its response.
As part of its response, the University provided their Freedom of Expression Policy and Code of Practice dated July 2025, which incorporates the Definition.
When asked on 11th August 2020, Leeds Students’ Union failed to confirm whether it has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism.
