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MP Zarah Sultana Protests in Support of Hunger Striker Qesser Zuhrah
MP Zarah Sultana protested overnight demanding urgent hospital transfer for hunger striker Qesser Zuhrah, who has refused food for 46 days and is critically ill, supporters said.
- On December 17, Coventry South MP Zarah Sultana staged an overnight protest outside HMP Bronzefield in Surrey to demand an ambulance, leading to Qesser Zuhrah's hospital transfer.
- Qesser Zuhrah, now on day 46 of her hunger strike, has been described as critically ill in protest against her treatment and Palestine Action's proscription.
- Dr Olivia Brandon, joined by another clinician, said urgent bloods and scans were required as supporters reported Qesser Zuhrah lost about 13% of her body weight and cannot stand.
- Pressure mounted on David Lammy as more than 50 MPs and peers urged him to meet lawyers, while Jeremy Corbyn said, it's "The Ministry of Justice is still refusing to meet with the lawyers or families of hunger strikers being held on remand."
- Campaigners pointed to historical comparisons and legal questions about prolonged pre-trial detention, raising concerns over breaches of the UK's six-month pre-trial detention limit.
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