Dozens in court over alleged support of Palestine Action
Summary
Twenty-eight people have pleaded not guilty to charges of supporting the banned group, Palestine Action, under anti-terrorism laws in the UK. The court is managing numerous cases, as about 2,000 individuals might face charges for participating in demonstrations supporting the group. There are challenges in scheduling these trials due to ongoing legal debates about the group's status.Key Facts
- Twenty-eight people have pleaded not guilty to charges of supporting Palestine Action, a group banned under UK anti-terrorism laws.
- About 2,000 people might be charged for showing support at demonstrations for Palestine Action.
- The UK government banned Palestine Action after activists damaged military aircraft earlier in the year.
- More than 2,100 people have been arrested in demonstrations in England and Wales since the group's ban.
- 170 individuals, including elderly people, have already been charged with offenses related to supporting a banned organization.
- Trials are being scheduled, but legal challenges about Palestine Action's status could delay proceedings.
- The court plans to start trials from March 23, 2023, but might need to adjust schedules if legal challenges continue.
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