Statement on the demonstration on June 13, 2024 (June 11, 2024)
JLU campus areas affected - safety of all students and employees is a priority
June 11, 2024
The city of Giessen has informed Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) that a demonstration with a rally under the heading "Freedom for Palestine" has been registered for Thursday, June 13, 2024, which is also to take place on JLU campus areas.
We would like to point out at this point that the JLU campus is legally considered a public space and that the decision on the protest event or its toleration is therefore not at the discretion of the university. JLU is neither organizer nor supporter of the demonstration.
JLU is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression, promotes open discourse and recognizes the right to peaceful protest. We trust that the protesters will keep their demands and behavior within the legally permissible framework. Our priority is the safety of all staff and students. We will ensure this.
We would like to take this opportunity to refer to the joint statement issued by the JLU Senate and university executive board on November 15, 2023, which remains valid and will continue to guide our actions in this matter.