Defend Our Juries

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Jurors have a right to acquit a defendant according to their conscience, irrespective of a Judge’s directions. Every defendant deserves access to fair justice. We are a UK-based campaign to ensure fair justice in UK courtrooms. www.defendourjuries.net

Mobilise 6th August in Bristol, the anniversary of the Filton action - 9.30am at HMP Bristol. In 2024, a group from Palestine Action entered an Elbit Systems weapons factory to destroy drones set for use in genocide. Saving Lives Is Not Terrorism. We Support Palestine Action. 🇵🇸

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US Political commentator Hasan Piker on the UK Labour Party: “…values like freedom of expression were values that especially the Labour government would be committed to Were they committed to it with the pensioners that they arrested for the Palestine Action protests? I don’t think so”

AMAZING MOMENT A woman came back still wearing a custody tshirt having been released for a terrorism arrest. While being arrested for declaring support for Palestine Action a second time, another woman came back to do the same. The opposition to this ban cannot be contained.

Another ex-serviceman was arrested under the UK Terrorism Act outside Westminster Magistrates Court for saying “I support Palestine Action, and I urge you all to support Palestine Action.” He was among 152 arrested for a range of alleged crimes, facing up to 14yrs in prison.

HERE’S WHAT REALLY HAPPENED The Met Police are desperate to save face following their unjustified attack on peaceful protesters yesterday. 152 people were arrested outside Westminster Magistrates Court, most of whom had a court listing in their name for a “terrorism” charge.

Palestine Action can appeal terror ban at the Supreme Court as 117 arrested Hundreds gathered outside the magistrates’ court where more than 2,000 cases related to supporting the group had been due to be heard on Thursday www.lbc.co.uk/article/pale...

Palestine Action can appeal terror ban at the Supreme Court as 117 arrested | LBC

Hundreds gathered outside the magistrates’ court where more than 2,000 cases related to supporting the group had been due to be heard on Thursday

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Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court In a major blow to the Home Office, the court confirmed on Thursday that it had given the group's co-founder permission to appeal the ban which came into effect in July 2025. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court

The UK's highest court gives Palestine Action's co-founder permission to appeal the government's proscription of the group under anti-terrorism legislation.

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Over 100 arrested at London Palestine Action demo as co-founder told she can challenge terror ban at Supreme Court Protest outside Westminster Magistrates Court held before it was confirmed Huda Ammori can challenge Home Office decision to ban the group www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...

Scores arrested at London Palestine Action demo as founder told she can challenge ban

Protest outside Westminster Magistrates Court held before it was confirmed Huda Ammori can challenge Home Office decision to ban the group

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Supreme court says Palestine Action co-founder can challenge ban on group Sir Jonathon Porritt is one of those arrested for showing support for Palestine Action. Porritt, 76, was an adviser to the Prince of Wales – now King Charles – for over 30 years. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Supreme court says Palestine Action co-founder can challenge ban on group

UK’s highest court gives permission for Huda Ammori to challenge court of appeal ruling

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UK police arrests dozens at protest supporting banned group Palestine Action More than 3,000 people have been arrested for actions as simple as holding signs declaring “I support Palestine Action” since the group was outlawed. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...

UK police arrests dozens at protest supporting banned group Palestine Action

Dozens of people have been arrested outside a London courthouse after expressing support for Palestine Action

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UK police arrests dozens at protest supporting banned group Palestine Action The arrests came as Palestine Action was given the go-ahead to ask the Supreme Court to overturn the ban, which makes support for the group punishable by up to 14yrs in prison. apnews.com/article/pale...

UK police arrests dozens at protest supporting banned group Palestine Action

Dozens of people have been arrested outside a London courthouse after expressing support for Palestine Action.

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Burnham's govt to face first Palestine Action protest as activists head to London "Expressing support for Palestine Action is an offence under the Terrorism Act. Those who do so will be arrested," a statement from the Metropolitan Police read. www.newarab.com/news/hundred...

Hundreds face arrest in first Pal Action protest under Burnham

Defend Our Juries told The New Arab that the Burnham government must put an end to the arrests of protesters if is to regain public trust

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Protesters dragged from demonstration as police swarm outside court The Defend Our Juries campaign called for a mass show of support outside Westminster Magistrates' Court, where court proceedings were scheduled to take place for people previously arrested. uk.news.yahoo.com/protesters-d...

Protesters dragged from demonstration as police swarm outside court

Westminster Magistrates’ Court is currently at the centre of a protest by the Defend Our Juries campaign, supporting Palestine Action.

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BBC complaint upheld over Lord Walney Palestine Action interview A complaint has been upheld after the BBC failed to identify a critic of Palestine Action [Walney] as a campaigner to ban it with ties to the defence industry and a pro-Israel group. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2642390...

BBC complaint upheld after Israel ties of Palestine Action critic not mentioned

A complaint has been upheld after the BBC failed to identify a critic of Palestine Action as a campaigner to ban it with ties to the defence…

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Burnham's Britain through the eyes of The Washington Post: Dozens of pensioners arrested at protest defying the ban for alleged Terrorism offences the same day the Supreme Court gives the go-ahead for an appeal to overturn the ban. Lift the ban Andy! www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...

UK police arrests dozens at protest supporting banned group Palestine Action

Dozens of people have been arrested outside a London courthouse after expressing support for Palestine Action

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News: Appeal against judgment on the Palestine Action ban can be brought to The Supreme Court this autumn! It was announced at a Lift the Ban protest this afternoon outside Westminster Magistrates Court where over 70 people have been arrested under Terrorism law for speaking out.

After 1000s were told to attend court for holding up placards hundreds are outside Westminster Magistrates today to say this is not terrorism! Some are risking 14 years in prison for declaring membership of a proscribed group while others are being arrested just for sitting down. photo Amelia Halls

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Britain today: An elderly woman in a wheelchair is escorted away by the police and risks up to 14 years in prison for supporting terrorism since the Home Secretary proscribed a protest group in 2025. Her crime? She said: "I support Palestine Action and I encourage you to join".

Over 1500 people were told to attend Westminster Magistrates Court today. Most charged with terrorism offences for holding up a placard. Now some showing up to court are being arrested again for saying they are supporters or members of a proscribed group. Photo: Amelia Halls

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Utter chaos in court tomorrow as, according to the daily court listings, 1855 people from Defend Our Juries are listed to appear in courtrooms at Westminster Magistrates Court on the same day. Many with incorrect names/details, relating to cases the court said were adjourned.

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DAWN RAIDS UK citizens, mostly pensioners, are being shockingly awoken at dawn in counter-terrorism raids, with mobile phones seized. Why? Because they posted videos online stating their opposition to Israel’s genocide and support for Palestine Action smashing the weapons used.

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Andy Burnham Faces ‘First Test’ Over Palestine Action Ban This Week Defend Our Juries is urging supporters to escalate from simple placard offences to charges carrying up to 14 years in prison, in a direct challenge to Andy Burnham’s new Government bylinetimes.com/2026/07/28/a...

Andy Burnham Faces 'First Test' Over Palestine Action Ban This Week

Defend Our Juries is urging supporters to escalate from simple placard offences to charges carrying up to 14 years in prison, in a direct challenge to Andy Burnham's new Government

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