As the UK Adhering Body to the International Mathematical Union (IMU), the Council of the London Mathematical Society endorses the Resolution of the IMU General Assembly, Santiago de Compostela, 20 August 2006, and applies these principles in respect of actions by governmental or non-governmental organizations alike:

The General Assembly of the IMU continues to endorse the principle of universality expressed in the International Council for Science (ICSU) ARTICLE 5 of the STATUTES, as adopted by the 1998 General Assembly, and endorses the additional ICSU Statement on the Universality of Science (2004). Notwithstanding heightened tensions, security concerns, etc., the General Assembly urges free exchange of scientific ideas and free circulation of scientists and mathematicians across international borders.

The IMU opposes efforts by governments to restrict contacts, interactions, access and travel in the world mathematical community, particularly when such restrictions penalize individual mathematicians for the actions of governments.

Agreed by Council
22 June 2007