Tag: UK judiciary
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Palestine Action Protest: Hunger Strikes End as Two Awaiting Trial Break Fast, Five Continue
Two Hunger Strikers End Protest as Trial Date Approaches Two remand prisoners linked to Palestine Action have ended a hunger strike, ending a form of protest aimed at drawing attention to their cases and broader concerns raised by the group. The detainees, held in different prisons, had been refusing food while awaiting trial on alleged…
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‘Unavoidably unfair’: Inside the secret courts hearing over Palestine Action
Introduction: a high-stakes challenge to a government ban The legal battle surrounding Palestine Action, a direct-action group known for its protests against Israel’s actions in Palestine, has moved into a new phase with a challenge to a government ban. The hearing, described by observers as a test of the integrity and openness of the court…
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Judge Branded ‘B***end’ by Court Outburst as 21-Year Jail Term Is Imposed on Rice Lane Drug Ring Member
Overview of the Case A dramatic moment unfolded in court when a defendant shouted at the judge and was told to leave, during a sentencing that saw a man sentenced to 21 years in prison. The repercussions of the case extend beyond the courtroom walls, highlighting the ongoing battle against organized drug crime and weapon…