Palestine Action activists face being sentenced as terrorists over bank damage
It is a practice that seems to be specifically targeted to silence the voices of people speaking out against the genocide in Gaza.”Similar offending by climate activists has not been deemed to have a terrorist connection. For example, seven Extinction Rebellion protesters were given suspended sentences for causing more than £100,000 of damage by breaking windows at Barclays’ London headquarters in 2023.In the Filton case, the activists received lengthy custodial sentences. They will also be subject to 15 years of terrorist notification requirements on release, which includes informing police of any new device, relationship, bank account or address.
- ▪It is a practice that seems to be specifically targeted to silence the voices of people speaking out against the genocide in Gaza.”Similar offending by climate activists has not been deemed to have a terrorist connection.
- ▪For example, seven Extinction Rebellion protesters were given suspended sentences for causing more than £100,000 of damage by breaking windows at Barclays’ London headquarters in 2023.In the Filton case, the activists received lengthy custo
- ▪They will also be subject to 15 years of terrorist notification requirements on release, which includes informing police of any new device, relationship, bank account or address.
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The five defendants targeted the bank in August 2024 because it held shares in the Israeli weapons firm Elbit Systems.View image in fullscreenThe five defendants targeted the bank in August 2024 because it held shares in the Israeli weapons firm Elbit Systems.Palestine ActionPalestine Action activists face being sentenced as terrorists over bank damageExclusive: Judge intends to consider ‘terrorist connection’ after convicting five for damage to Barclays in BurnleyHaroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent Mon 27 Jul 2026 01.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFive Palestine Action activists face being sentenced as terrorists for breaking windows and throwing red paint at a branch of Barclays Bank in Lancashire.Brendon O’Hagan, 28; Amanda Kelly, 31; Humeera Atiqnisar, 31; Mohammed…
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