Since Zack Polanski assumed leadership last year, the Green Party has been marked by internal divisions, factional disputes, and allegations of anti-Semitism. The party’s disciplinary committee, responsible for addressing grievances and complaints within the organization, now finds itself embroiled in its own discord, issuing two divergent reports on its operational failures.

The committee, tasked with managing a growing backlog of disciplinary cases, released conflicting assessments of its recent performance. Both reports concur that limited resources have hampered proactive case management. However, they differ on whether Mehmood Naqshbandi, the former committee chairman, should be held accountable for those shortcomings.

The majority report, authored by Bernard Ekbery and presented as reflecting the views of most committee members, acknowledges that Mr. Naqshbandi’s productivity was affected by personal circumstances that interrupted his work for an extended period. The report also highlights the complexity of several legal cases that required extensive preparation. According to Ekbery, Mr. Naqshbandi had undertaken a detailed review of committee procedures before his absence.

In contrast, the minority report, issued by Rachel Collinson and representing a dissenting minority, criticizes the former chairman for failing to grasp the demands of the role or the workload involved. Collinson contends that the majority report lacks sufficient clarity and does not fully account for the committee’s difficulties under Naqshbandi’s leadership.

Recent data released by the party underscores the strain on its internal processes. From July 1, 2025, to June 10, 2026, the committee received 116 new disciplinary cases, marking a significant and sustained uptick in complaints. Of these, only 18 cases have been resolved, 7 are paused, and 74 remain active.

An anonymous party member expressed concern over delays in handling complaints, particularly highlighting the risk to British members amid a perceived backlog. “If these complaints are delayed then these people will continue to be a threat,” the member said.

Sahar Ali, former deputy leader of the Green Party, has also spoken about the situation, asserting that the disciplinary procedures are “thoroughly broken” and not conducted appropriately.

The party has been approached for comment regarding the disputed reports and ongoing disciplinary challenges.