Palestine Action activists to face retrial
Summary
Six activists from Palestine Action will face a retrial in the UK for charges related to criminal damage and violence at the site of an Israeli defense company. The initial trial did not reach a verdict on these charges for all the activists involved. The charges of aggravated burglary against other participants have been dropped.Key Facts
- Six Palestine Action activists face a retrial for alleged criminal damage and violence.
- The incident took place at an Elbit Systems site near Bristol in 2024.
- The activists were previously cleared of aggravated burglary.
- The jury could not decide on charges of criminal damage and violent disorder for all activists in the first trial.
- Charges of aggravated burglary against an additional 18 defendants are being dropped.
- The new trial will address unresolved charges from the initial trial.
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