Pro-Palestine activists who were sentenced as terrorists launch appeal

Pro-Palestine activists who were sentenced as terrorists launch appeal

Barrister representing four who smashed drones at Israeli arms factory says ruling of ‘terrorist connection’ led to heftier sentences Palestine Action activists who were the first defendants convicted of property damage whose offending was deemed to have a “terrorist connection” have launched an appeal of “fundamental constitutional importance” against the judge’s finding. Charlotte Head, 30, Leona Kamio, 31, Fatema…

3 Sept, 17:10

Palestine Action ‘Barclays 5’ Will Not Be Sentenced As Terrorists

Five Palestine Action activists who broke windows and threw red paint at a Barclays branch will not be sentenced under terrorism charges, a judge ruled today. Brendon O’Hagan and Mohammed Malik, both 28; Amanda Kelly and Hmeera Atiqnisar, both 31; and Alma Yaniv, 70, were found guilty in June of causing more than £200,000 of […]

21 Aug, 15:56

Palestine Action activists who vandalised Barclays branch will not be sentenced as terrorists

Palestine Action activists convicted of vandalising a Barclays bank branch in Burnley will not face sentencing under terrorism legislation. Judge Altham, the Recorder of Preston, determined at Preston Crown Court that although the damage caused by the five defendants was significant, it fell short of the high threshold required for a terrorist connection to be applied. The property targeted was not a sensitive sit…

21 Aug, 18:07