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The Guardian reports that a barrister faces possible contempt of court after his closing speech in a Palestine Action case; legal figures criticised the prosecution and warn of a chilling effect on defence advocacy. A separate Liberian case reviews a retrial order, while another Liberian case examines jury misconduct and post-verdict investigations.
Five Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage at a Barclays branch in Burnley in August 2024 face possible terrorist sentencing after the judge considers a “terrorist connection” to the offence. The development follows Woolwich and Bristol cases where such a connection was recognised.
Seven people have been charged with malicious damage for a March 8, 2025 protest at Donald Trump’s Turnberry resort and prosecutors have alleged the offences were "aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection." The first hearing has been adjourned to October; critics warn terrorist-linked sentencing will greatly lengthen prison terms for protest offences.
Lloyds Banking Group has refused to proceed with a mortgage for Emma Kamio, citing adverse media linked to her daughter’s Palestine Action activism. Kamio says her business and family life have suffered amid the debanking and previous account closures, with further tensions around her daughter’s case.