The Oxford University debating society has invited Holocaust denier David Irving to present his “controversial opinions” to students this November—and they’re justifying it by citing Columbia University’s Ahmadinejad travesty: Outrage after Holocaust denier David Irving invited to Oxford Union.

Oxford University’s world famous Oxford Union debating society has sparked outrage after it was revealed that they have invited Holocaust denier David Irving, who was recently released from an Austrian jail, to address students at the end of November. The Oxford Union has also asked British fascist leader Nick Griffin to join him, reports The Guardian.

“If Columbia can invite Ahmadinejad, then why shouldn’t we invite Irving?” one Oxford Union committee member asked.