> Dr Nicholas Kollerstrom, a respected astronomer and author, is the
> latest scientist to discover the limits of academic freedom in the
> Western world.
>
> Until recently Dr Kollerstrom was an honorary fellow of University
> College London. His views as a science historian were sought by
> scientific journals and media organisations, such as the BBC in its
> report on new research concerning the planet Neptune.
>
> Yet on 22nd April University College abruptly terminated his
> fellowship, without any consultation or right of appeal. Dr
> Kollerstrom's offence was to have published sceptical views about
> scientific aspects of the Holocaust on the CODOH website, based in
> America. At no time had he promoted these views within University
> College, or done anything to bring the college into disrepute.
>
> The London based Jewish Chronicle duly boasted about Dr Kollerstrom's
> dismissal on the front page of its 25th April edition. ...