The Union of Jewish Students and Bristol Jewish Society (J-Soc)  have accused Bristol University of an “absolute failure of their duty of care” after meeting with senior management of the institution for an update on their response to complaints about the conduct of Professor David Miller.

The two organisations had been invited to attend the virtual meeting on Tuesday  in order that the university could present “a set of action points they will be taking” in response to the sociology lecturer’s conduct.

But the JC understands that both the UJS and Bristol J-Soc representatives were left angered by the management’s refusal to inform them whether any action was in fact being taken against Professor Miller.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the UJS and Bristol J-Soc confirmed that representatives met with senior management of the University again yesterday and that the purpose of the meeting was for them to present a set of action points they will be taking.

They added: “Unfortunately, the answer we received was that the University cannot tell us if any action is being taken. 

“They also told us they are unable to publicly condemn the abuse Jewish students are receiving, in order to remain neutral.

“Neutrality and silence in the face of the targeted attacks on Jewish students and their representative society and union is unacceptable and an absolute failure of their duty of care to Jewish students.”

The JC has contacted Bristol University for comment.