Summary
Eight people in the UK are on a hunger strike in prison while awaiting trial for charges related to Palestine Action, a banned group. They are refusing food as a protest against the ban on their group and seek an urgent meeting with government ministers. Two individuals have been without food for over five weeks, and some strikers have needed hospital care.
Key Facts
- Eight prisoners in the UK are on a hunger strike related to Palestine Action.
- The prisoners have been charged with crimes like break-ins, which they deny.
- Two of the individuals have not eaten for 38 days as of the report.
- Five of the hunger strikers have been hospitalized due to their condition.
- The group is protesting the ban on Palestine Action and activities linked to an Israeli defense firm.
- A court decision on the legality of the group's ban is expected soon.
- The prisoners' lawyers have requested an urgent meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister.
- Hunger strikers argue they are being denied bail and potentially a fair trial.
