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uk-news-and-politics2 months ago•2 min saved

UK court sentences Palestine Action activists for Elbit Systems raid, labelled a terrorist act

A Woolwich Crown Court in the UK jailed four Palestine Action activists for five to eight years after some were convicted of criminal damage and GBH in a 2024 raid on the Israeli arms maker Elbit Systems; the judge described the act as terrorism, a label supporters dispute, arguing the protest aimed to stop weapons used in Gaza, as debates over Palestine Action’s ban and government policy continue outside the court.

via Al Jazeera|

#elbit-systems #gaza-conflict #palestine-action

world3 months ago•2 min saved

66-year-old arrested in Northern Ireland over New IRA Belfast car bombing claim

Police in Northern Ireland arrested a 66-year-old man under the Terrorism Act after the New IRA claimed responsibility for a car bomb at a Belfast police station, signaling an escalation of threats amid ongoing sectarian tensions and the legacy of the Good Friday Agreement.

via Al Jazeera|

#car-bombing #new-ira #northern-ireland

politics6 months ago•27 min saved

UK High Court rules Palestine Action ban unlawful, keeps proscription in limbo

The UK High Court ruled that the government’s decision to ban Palestine Action under terrorism laws was disproportionate and unlawful, but the group remains proscribed for now pending a further hearing and possible appeal. Police say they will not immediately arrest supporters, instead focusing on gathering evidence for potential offences. The decision elicited mixed reactions across parties and rights groups, and the government has signalled it will appeal.

via BBC|

#high-court #palestine-action #politics

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Greta Thunberg detained by UK police at pro-Palestinian protest

Greta Thunberg was arrested in London during a pro-Palestinian protest for supporting Palestine Action, a group proscribed as a terrorist organization, under the Terrorism Act, after holding a supportive sign. The arrest highlights tensions over activism related to Palestine and UK security policies.

via DW|

#greta-thunberg #palestine-action #protest

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Controversy Surrounds UK Police Arrest of French Publisher on Terrorism Charges

The London Metropolitan Police have been criticised for arresting French publisher Ernest Moret under the UK’s Terrorism Act. Moret was stopped and questioned under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act after arriving at London’s St Pancreas railway station. The officers said Moret took part in demonstrations in France against a controversial pension reform. Moret was arrested and transferred to a police station after failing to give his phone and passcodes to the officers. The UK’s National Union of Journalists (NUJ) was among the organisations that condemned Moret’s arrest.

via Al Jazeera English|

#ernest-moret #france #freedom-of-expression