All articles tagged with #terrorism laws
Five Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage at a Barclays branch in Burnley in 2024 will not be sentenced under terrorism laws; the Preston Crown Court judge set their sentencing for September 4 for criminal damage, amid supporters’ cheers. The activists protested Barclays’ shareholdings in Israeli weapons maker Elbit Systems.
The Justice Department has directed prosecutors to charge Mexican officials with drug offenses and use terrorism statutes to target those who aid cartels, a hardening shift in U.S. counternarcotics policy that follows recent indictments in Sinaloa and strains with Mexico's government while potentially giving Washington leverage in security and trade talks.
Following the UK's ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, over 700 supporters, many elderly, have been arrested, sparking legal and political debates. The government justifies the ban due to criminal damage and militant activities, while opponents argue it infringes on free speech. Key court cases in the coming months will determine whether the ban is upheld or overturned, influencing the future of protests and the group's activities.
Twenty years after the 7/7 London bombings, the article examines whether the UK is safer, highlighting the evolution of counter-terrorism efforts, missed opportunities, and the complex nature of modern threats, including DIY attacks and internet-fueled extremism.