Universities in England have been warned they could face serious sanctions if pro-Palestinian protests on campus lead to harassment or discrimination against Jewish students. Arif Ahmed, the free speech director at the higher education watchdog, emphasized that freedom of speech does not extend to intimidation or antisemitism. The Office for Students has expressed concern about rising antisemitism and stated it is ready to take action if universities fail to protect Jewish students. Potential penalties include fines, loss of public funding, and the withdrawal of degree-awarding powers.