UK: Mother of Freed Palestine Action Activist Celebrates Release

Kemi Badenoch accused of contempt of court over Filton 24 ruling

A jury decided on 4 February to acquit anti-genocide protesters. But because establishment mouthpieces like Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch have a problem with people protesting against Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza, they have chimed in. And many believe they’re in contempt of court as a result. The decision was a “huge victory” for people opposing genocide. But it was also a clear critique of the government’s highly controversial an…

Lawyers say jury-tampering claims in Palestine Action trial ‘dangerous’ and ‘misleading’

Calls for a retrial have pointed to posters put up around the court highlighting the right of jurors to acquit on conscience, but lawyers say this is an established principle

Victory for Palestine Action as “Filton 6” acquitted

Campaigners told The Electronic Intifada on Wednesday that the result was a “monumental” and “total” victory.

British Palestine solidarity movement hails “monumental victory” as jury fails to convict activists : Peoples Dispatch

Six Palestine Action activists were acquitted or not convicted in the first Filton 24 trial, a result described as a “monumental victory” for the movement.

UK: Mother of freed Palestine Action activist celebrates release

For more than a year, Clare Hinchcliffe watched her daughter, Zoe Rogers, move in and out of custody as she stood trial over direct action at an Elbit Systems UK facility in Bristol. Rogers was one of six activists charged over a protest at Elbit’s Filton site, facing counts of aggravated burglary, violent disorder and criminal damage, all of which they denied. "Oh my goodness, it's been so stressful," Hinchcliffe told The New Arab. "I feel like…