Ireland urged to put pressure on Germany over pro-Palestinian activist’s trial
Summary
Irish politicians have asked their government to send observers to a trial in Germany involving pro-Palestinian activists accused of attacking an Israeli arms company. They have expressed concern about the treatment and detention conditions of the Irish defendant, Daniel Tatlow-Devally, and want these issues raised during the German chancellor’s upcoming visit to Ireland.Key Facts
- A group of Irish politicians attended the trial in Stuttgart of five activists charged after an attack on Elbit Systems, an Israeli arms company.
- Daniel Tatlow-Devally, an Irish activist, is one of the accused and is reportedly held in harsh conditions with 23 hours per day in a small prison cell.
- The activists are accused of trespassing, damaging property worth about €1 million, and being members of a criminal organisation.
- The group aimed to protest against Germany’s support for Israel and its role in supplying arms.
- The trial includes defendants from several countries: Britain, Ireland, Germany, and Spain.
- The accused face up to five years in prison if found guilty.
- The use of a glass barrier in court limits the activists' ability to communicate freely with their lawyers, raising concerns about their right to legal representation.
- German authorities consider the activists a threat to society and have denied bail, keeping them in pre-trial detention beyond six months.
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