Palestine Action hunger strikers to sue prisons over alleged mistreatment
Summary
Pro-Palestine activists in the UK, who went on a hunger strike, plan to sue prisons for alleged mistreatment. They report medical issues after their jail time and claim they suffered harsh conditions, including isolation and physical assault.Key Facts
- Activists from the group Palestine Action went on a hunger strike from November to January.
- They were released on bail in February after a court decision about the legal status of Palestine Action.
- The activists report lasting physical and mental health issues due to their imprisonment.
- Allegations include physical assaults and being placed in isolation in prison.
- One activist, Heba Muraisi, claims her health worsened when the government labeled their group a "terror" group.
- The group accuses the prisons of not providing necessary medical care, like electrolytes, during the hunger strike.
- Legal action against the prisons is being planned for what the activists call medical neglect.
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