The third phase of the campaign demanding a criminal investigation into Elbit Systems UK is now underway. This comes after the community letter was hand-delivered three weeks ago, but has yet to receive a response. During this phase, local groups nationwide will deliver the letter to their local police stations, calling for a criminal investigation. Together, we aim to build strong grassroots pressure on the police to investigate Elbit Systems UK for war crimes and to halt the proposed new £2bn contract with the MoD.
Background
For more information on previous phases of this campaign, please see:
- Phase 1 – 1000 Letters demanding investigation
Demand Criminal Investigation Into Elbit Systems UK
Police Ignore Over 1000 Letters Demanding Criminal Investigation Into Elbit Systems UK
- Phase 2 – Community Letter demanding action
75 Community Groups Demand Criminal Investigation Into Elbit Systems UK
Phase 3 - Local Campaigns
So in this third phase, local groups will deliver the letter to their local police station, asking them to initiate an investigation into Elbit Systems UK.
In the days ahead, we will provide the necessary materials and guidance to support this effort, including instructions on making the coffin, banner, and more. Please stay tuned for updates.
Local Campaign Letter
For the local campaign 3 letters need to be delivered
- cover letter signed by your local group is needed so your local police force can reply to you (please forward any replies to us)
- the original letter sent by over 1000 people asking for a criminal investigation – this outlines the legal case against Elbit Systems UK
- the community letter signed by 75 organisations demanding action
Cover Letter
There are 45 Territorial police forces in the UK with over 1,000 police stations. The cover letter you use will depend on your location – which police authority you come under.
If you live near an Elbit site, then the letter should mention that; if you live in London then that comes under the Metropolitan Police Service which oversees the War Crimes Investigations Unit of SO15 so they have direct authority to investigate.
We provide 3 sample cover letters, one for each scenario :
1. Cover Letter - If You Live In Greater London
mark.rowley@met.police.uk
Commissioner Mark Rowley
Metropolitan Police Service Headquarters
Dear Commissioner Rowley,
We are writing on behalf of concerned local residents deeply disturbed that a company operating in the UK – Elbit Systems UK – is involved in acts amounting to genocide in Gaza with total impunity.
The Metropolitan Police Service oversees the War Crimes Investigations Unit of SO15, giving you direct authority to conduct investigations. We urge you to launch an investigation into Elbit Systems UK for suspected war crimes in Gaza, which we believe violate both international and UK laws.
Attached are a detailed letter outlining the legal basis for a criminal investigation, that was sent by over 1,000 concerned citizens, and a follow-up letter from 75 community organisations calling for immediate action.
We await your response detailing the measures you intend to take.
Yours sincerely,
2. Cover Letter - If Elbit Site Near You (In Same Police Authority)
Police Authorities With Elbit Sites:
- Greater Manchester Police
Ferranti Technologies – Oldham, Lancashire (sold Jan 22) - Staffordshire Police
UAV Engines – Shenstone, Lichfield
Elite KL – Tamworth, Staffordshire - Leicestershire Police
UAV Tactical Systems – Braunstone Town, Leicester - Avon and Somerset Police
Elbit Systems UK Horizon – Filton, Bristol
Elbit Systems UK Aztec West, Bristol (closed Sept 25) - Kent Police
Instro Precision – Sandwich, Kent
Dear
We are writing on behalf of concerned local residents deeply disturbed that a company operating in our neighbourhood – Elbit Systems UK and its subsidiary [name subsidiary eg Instro Precision for Kent]– are involved in acts amounting to genocide in Gaza with total impunity.
We urge you, as our local police force, to launch an investigation into Elbit Systems UK for suspected war crimes in Gaza, which we believe violate both international and UK laws.
Attached are a detailed letter outlining the legal basis for a criminal investigation, that was sent by over 1,000 concerned citizens, and a follow-up letter from 75 community organisations calling for immediate action.
We await your response detailing the measures you intend to take.
Yours sincerely,
3. Cover Letter - If You Don't Live Near An Elbit Site
Dear
We are writing on behalf of concerned local residents deeply disturbed that a company operating in the UK – Elbit Systems UK – is involved in acts amounting to genocide in Gaza with total impunity.
We urge you, as our local police force, to launch an investigation into Elbit Systems UK for suspected war crimes in Gaza, which we believe violate both international and UK laws.
Attached are a detailed letter outlining the legal basis for a criminal investigation, that was sent by over 1,000 concerned citizens, and a follow-up letter from 75 community organisations calling for immediate action.
We await your response detailing the measures you intend to take.
Yours sincerely,
You will need the contact details of the head of your local police force as you will need to email them the cover letter with the other two letters attached, preferably the night before your delivery action. If you have problems finding their email, you could experiment by trying the standard format often used first.last@forcelocation.pnn.police.uk .
You will also need printed copies of all 3 letters for the actual delivery.
Resources For The Delivery Action
- Printed copies of all 3 letters (above)
- Banner
- Evidence to put in coffin
- Coffin
Banner
If you are London based then it might be possible to share the large 8 – foot banner that was used at the New Scotland Yard delivery action, please get in touch with us using the contact form.
Alternatively we also have a printable A3 template that prints across 3 A3 sheets to make a simple but effective 4 feet paper banner that reads “We Demand Criminal Investigation Into Elbit Systems UK,” with “This Genocide Is Not Possible Without Elbit” below it. If using the paper banner, its best to ensure the delivery action is not on a rainy day.
Evidence Against Elbit Systems UK
Two documents of evidence are provided: a thoroughly referenced summary outlining Elbit Systems UK’s involvement in genocide in Gaza, and the ‘smoking gun’ list of export licences that trace weapons produced in the UK by Elbit Systems UK and its subsidiaries being shipped to Israel for use in war crimes in Gaza.
In July 2025, the United Nations Human Rights Council released a report on corporate complicity in the “Economy of Genocide.” It condemned Elbit Systems as a “crucial supplier of weaponry” to Israel and for its close collaboration in “Israeli military operations,” including embedding key personnel within the Ministry of Defense. It further pointed out that “important precedents exist,” referencing post-Holocaust trials of industrialists, such as the I.G. Farben trial, which established the basis for holding corporate executives internationally responsible for involvement in international crimes. Consequently, the evidence document includes information about the directors of Elbit Systems UK to facilitate legal accountability.
For completeness, we have also included UK government export control guide which is needed to understand export licence ratings. This should not be included in the printed evidence.
uk_export_control_list_2025.pdf (for reference to understand export licenses – not to include in evidence printout)
Childs Coffin
The evidence of Elbit involvment in genocide in Gaza is delivered inside a child’s coffin, symbolising the thousands of Palestinian children killed in Gaza using weapons supplied by Elbit Systems. The evidence is arranged to form the body of the shrouded baby. The coffin’s plaque read “In loving memory of Hind Rajab & the tens of thousands of murdered children & babies in Gaza”.
A talented artist in Bristol has kindly created a A3 template and video instructions on how to make the coffin and the enclosed child’s shroud. Print the template on A3 paper and follow the simple instructions.
Delivery Action
Before the delivery action you should email the letters to the police station so they know who to reply to.
For the delivery you will need 3-4 people: 1-2 to hold the banner, 1 to hold the coffin and hand the letter in, and 1 to film and take photos. You might want to video the approach to the police station holding the coffin like a funeral, and read the community letter out on the steps of the police station or say a few words about Elbit, and film the police taking the coffin.
Its important to share you photos and videos on social media, tag us or collaborate with us on IG, and tag your local media to maximise publicity. Good Luck!
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