Summary
Two leaders of pro-Palestine groups in the UK were found guilty of breaking protest rules during a demonstration in London in 2025. They were accused of not following police orders to stay in a certain area and one was also charged with encouraging others to ignore these rules. The case highlights tensions between police and pro-Palestine activists in the UK.
Key Facts
- Two leaders, Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham, were found guilty of not following protest rules during a 2025 pro-Palestine demonstration in London.
- A court decided they broke rules set by police, which included staying in a specific area during the protest.
- Jamal was also found guilty of encouraging others to ignore the police conditions.
- Police said they had safety reasons for blocking the march from going near a synagogue.
- The case comes amid tensions between the police and the UK's Palestine solidarity movement.
- Human Rights Watch and others say the rules are being used to silence protestors.
- The verdict sparked responses defending the right to protest, including from former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
- Another protest in support of Palestine is planned for April 11 in London.
