UK Jewish community condemns Trump’s ‘indiscriminate and unjust’ travel ban

Jonathan Arkush, president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, the national representative body of the UK Jewish community, condemns Donald Trump’s refugee ban.

“Bans based on national origin are indiscriminate and unjust. They would be unlawful in UK law. While we all understand the need to properly check those who enter our countries, this needs to be balanced with compassion towards the plight of those fleeing for their lives,” he says in a statement.

“This is a dismaying beginning to a new US Administration. Good government needs cool, rational judgments delivered professionally, not hasty policy-making on the hoof. All those who respect and admire the USA’s commitment to freedom will call on President Trump to review this misconceived Executive Order.”