Tag: protest rights
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Pro-Palestine activists attack Israel-linked firm in Woolwich court case
Overview of the Woolwich court case In a case unfolding at Woolwich Crown Court, six pro-Palestine activists are accused of violently targeting an Israel-linked defence firm. The incident, described during an opening prosecution presentation, involved the group wielding sledgehammers in what authorities characterized as a planned attack. Among those present was a police officer who…
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Ban Palestine Action: Advisers warned proscription could backfire
Background In a candid briefing, government advisers cautioned ministers that banning Palestine Action could inadvertently enhance the group’s profile. The document, prepared three months before the group was proscribed, raises questions about the potential political and public-relations impact of a criminal designation on a fringe activist movement. The Advice and Its Rationale The briefing note,…
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Dutch Supreme Court overturns climate activists’ convictions
What happened The Dutch Supreme Court (Hoge Raad) has overturned the convictions of eight climate activists. The actions in question covered three episodes: a 2019 protest inside the Tweede Kamer (Dutch parliament), a 2020 demonstration in the hallway of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, and protest actions at ING buildings in 2022.…
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Dutch Supreme Court Overturns Climate Activists’ Convictions
Case at a glance The Dutch Supreme Court (Hoge Raad) has overturned the convictions of eight climate activists who were previously found guilty by an appeals court of local trespass and disrupting a public meeting. The protests in question took place during three separate actions: a 2019 demonstration in the Tweede Kamer (Dutch parliament), a…