UK protesters plead not guilty to supporting banned Palestine Action group ...Middle East

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Hundreds have been arrested at protests accused of showing support for the pro-Palestinian organisation since its July proscription as a terrorist group.

Jeremy Shippam (72), Judit Murray (71), and Fiona Maclean (53) all entered not guilty pleas and were released on bail until their March 16 trial next year.

The charges allege they displayed articles in public places arousing reasonable suspicion of supporting a proscribed organisation under section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

The government proscribed Palestine Action following several vandalism acts, including damage to two RAF base planes costing an estimated £7.0 million.

Critics including the United Nations have condemned the ban as legal overreach and a threat to free speech.

Another supporter Sarah Green warned “it is a slippery slope” regarding the government’s approach to protest rights.

Protest organisers Defend our Juries described their rally as the “picture of peaceful protest” despite the mass arrests.

Six additional activists appeared in court on September 4 charged with encouraging support for a proscribed terrorist organisation through online meetings. – AFP

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