Andreas Malm Barred From UK

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1. 30 Oct

   Malm told the BBC's Radio 4 he had received a message from the Home Office saying his "presence in the UK is not conducive to the public good" with no further clarification.

   3 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 5 articles

• 30 Oct Andreas Malm condemns UK travel ban as ‘drift into authoritarianism’Andreas Malm, a Swedish climate academic and author of "How to Blow Up a Pipeline," has criticized the UK government for revoking his electronic travel authorization, claiming it is an act of authoritarianism. The ban was imposed without clear reasons, and Malm speculates that it may be linked to his planned appearance at a conference alongside Huda Ammori, who is associated with Palestine Action, a proscribed group…The Guardian
• 30 Oct Swedish academic says he has been barred from UK over event with Palestine Action founderAndreas Malm, a Swedish climate academic and senior lecturer at Lund University, claims he has been barred from entering the UK due to his scheduled appearance on a panel with Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action. The Home Office notified Malm that his presence is not conducive to the public good but did not provide further details. Malm argues this restriction impedes free academic exchange and criticizes…BBC
• 30 Oct Britain bars entry to Swedish academic ahead of appearance with Palestine Action founderSwedish academic Andreas Malm was denied entry to Britain by the Home Office just before he was scheduled to appear alongside Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori. The Home Office cited that his presence in the UK is "not conducive to the public good" without providing further explanation. Malm believes this ban may be related to his support for Palestinian causes and previous comments about Hamas, although he…The Straits Times
• 30 Oct UK denies entry to Swedish academic due to speak at Palestine eventA Swedish academic named Andreas Malm was denied entry to the United Kingdom because his presence was deemed "not conducive to the public good," according to an email from the UK Home Office. Malm's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) was revoked one week before he was scheduled to speak at a panel in London about Palestine, organized by Tribune magazine. The cancellation follows recent actions by the UK…Al Jazeera
• 30 Oct Climate academic Andreas Malm barred from entering UKClimate academic Andreas Malm was barred from entering the UK before he was scheduled to speak at a Tribune magazine conference about global political issues. The UK Home Office cited concerns that his presence “may not be conducive to the public good,” despite Malm being an associate professor with a long history of scholarly work and lectures in the country. Critics, including author Sally Rooney, have denounced…The Guardian

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