Summary
Twelve activists from the group called Palestine Action were released on bail after being charged with breaking into a defense firm in the UK. This comes after the British High Court ruled the government's ban on Palestine Action as a terror group was unlawful. Most of the 24 activists involved in the case have now been released, except one who remains in custody.
Key Facts
- Twelve Palestine Action activists were granted bail in the UK.
- The activists were charged with breaking into an Israel-linked defense firm near Bristol.
- A total of 23 out of the 24 activists are now released on bail.
- The British High Court ruled that the government's ban on Palestine Action was not lawful.
- One activist, Samuel Corner, remains in custody for an alleged assault on a police officer.
- Originally, 18 activists faced serious charges of aggravated burglary.
- Six activists were acquitted of these charges earlier.
- The UK's Home Secretary plans to appeal the High Court's decision on the ban.
