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18 resultsfor “prosecutions of activists in the UK”

Politics

Report warns pro-Palestine protesters face legal crackdown: What to know

activists and a hung jury in the first Filton 6 trial as evidence that some jurors remained unconvinced by the increasingly aggressive prosecution of protest movements. Kerry Moscogiuri, Amnesty International UK

Al Jazeera English2h ago
Politics

Two men first in British history to be found guilty of spying for China

UK life. But jurors were shown messages between Yuen and Wai that the prosecution said showed them discussing plans to target activists

The Guardian WorldMay 7
Conflicts

Man arrested climbing into Israeli embassy had arrived on small boat twice, court hears

UK on 12 April last year, again by small boat. He was given temporary accommodation at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Basingstoke, Hampshire. In a draft email, that the prosecution said was recovered from this

BBC NewsApr 15
Politics

Yvette Cooper wrote Palestine Action article despite CPS warning it could affect trial

activists from the group, it can be revealed. The then-home secretary wrote the column justifying [Palestine Action’s proscription](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jul/04/ban-on-palestine-action-to-take-effect-after-legal-challenge-fails?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other) even though the Crown Prosecution Service advised it might unfairly impact

The Guardian WorldMay 17
World

BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers

activists, including Kakooza, is trying to use private prosecutions to tackle the problem. One is already in the works. "We hope this case will be a deterrent for many other people who wish to continue

BBC NewsMay 3
Conflicts

Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation

activists aiming to tackle organised animal exploitation. The organisation, which includes qualified veterinarians, said it had secured land where an emergency shelter is being set up to receive the dogs. The case against Membe

BBC NewsMay 13
Conflicts

Tens of thousands march in London in far-right and pro-Palestine protests

UK Metropolitan Police said. By 1200 GMT, shortly after both marches started, police said they had made 11 arrests for a range of offences. They had earlier forecast ⁠turnout of at least 80,000 – about

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 16
Politics

UK’s Starmer eyes banning some pro-Palestine protests

UK’s Starmer eyes banning some pro-Palestine protests British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says some pro-Palestine marches could be banned and people who use the phrase “globalise the Intifada” could be prosecuted

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 2
Politics

UK rights groups slam ‘authoritarian’ conviction of pro-Palestine activists

UK rights groups slam ‘authoritarian’ conviction of pro-Palestine activists A coalition of leading British civil society groups has condemned the convictions of two prominent pro-Palestine leaders, accusing the United Kingdom of an “authoritarian

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 24
Conflicts

Pro-Palestine group accused of raiding Elbit factory face trial in Germany

prosecuting political protest under this statute, “legitimate civil society engagement is being equated with organised crime”, she said, noting the actions of the security services have “chilling effects” and prevent people from “exercising their rights

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 27
Politics

PM seeks to draw contrast with critics within his party and beyond

UK. Implicit too was the way he is addressing these profound challenges while some in his own party are sizing up trying to replace him. On the headline from the interview, the [Prime Minister

BBC NewsMay 2
Politics

Palestine Action trial lawyer wins appeal against contempt of court charge

activists. Rajiv Menon KC was accused of breaching the judge’s directions in the trial of six people for a 2024 direct action protest at an arms factory of the Israeli subsidiary Elbit Systems UK

The Guardian WorldMay 12
Politics

Palestine Action activist says he ‘did the right thing’ over protest at arms firm site

activist who was acquitted over a protest at an Israeli arms manufacturer’s UK site has said he and his five co-defendants “did the right thing”. Four of those who stood trial with Jordan

The Guardian WorldMay 8
Conflicts

Ex-British soldier imprisoned by Russia says he feels abandoned in occupied Ukraine

activist, "This is the most important [thing] in captivity, not to be forgotten." A source in the Ukrainian government with knowledge of the matter told the BBC they're unaware of any "active work

BBC NewsMay 18
Politics

Starmer urged to intervene in ‘rigged’ Indian prosecution of British human rights activist

activist Four senior lawyers, including the former attorney general Dominic Grieve, have written to [Keir Starmer](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/keir-starmer) urging him to request that Indian prosecutors drop charges against the British national Jagtar Singh Johal

The Guardian World19h ago
Politics

Flotilla video: Ben-Gvir’s template of televised abuse was honed on Palestinians

prosecute them as “criminal”. The “harrowing and unjustifiable” forms of abuse captured in Ben-Gvir’s video are routinely used against Palestinian prisoners in Israel, from the stress positions to the derogatory filming, said

The Guardian WorldMay 22
Politics

Aung San Suu Kyi: The Myanmar democracy icon detained for years

activist who gave up her freedom to challenge the ruthless army generals who have ruled Myanmar for decades. Her personal struggle to bring democracy to Myanmar (also known as Burma) made her an international symbol

BBC NewsMay 1
Politics

Eleven 'far-right agitators' banned from UK ahead of rally, government says

activist Tommy Robinson, the government has said. Thousands are expected to join the Unite the Kingdom event on Saturday, while an annual pro-Palestinian demonstration takes place in another part of London. Sir Keir Starmer

BBC NewsMay 15