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The pro-Palestine encampment was established to draw attention to what the protestors deemed as egregious investments by the LSC—amounting to approximately £49 million—in activities that allegedly contribute to crimes against the Palestinian people. The intent behind the protest was to educate the LSC community about these investments and to encourage the university to engage in discussions regarding its financial practices.
However, the administration's response was anything but conciliatory. The university opted for legal measures instead of engaging the encampment in dialogue, which many saw as an attempt to silence dissent. The use of legal tactics, including an Interim Possession Order (IPO), became the crux of the eviction process.