Palestine Action Activists Face Terrorism Charges for Barclays Bank Damage

Activists from Palestine Action who vandalized a Barclays bank due to its alleged ties with Israel are facing potential terrorism charges, which could lead to severe penalties.

27 Jul, 05:00 — 27 Jul, 07:30

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Why this matters

This story is significant because it involves the potential application of terrorism charges to protest-related criminal damage, which could dramatically alter the legal landscape for activism. Such a precedent could lead to significantly harsher penalties for protesters and redefine what constitutes a 'terrorist act' in the context of political demonstration.

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Five Palestine Action activists were convicted of criminal damage to a Barclays bank branch.
The damage caused was substantial, estimated at £200,000.
The judge is considering whether to sentence the activists as terrorists.
This potential sentencing could set a controversial legal precedent and lead to harsher penalties.

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Five Palestine Action activists were convicted of criminal damage.

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The damage to the Barclays branch was worth £200,000.

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The judge is considering a 'terrorist connection' for sentencing.

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The Barclays branch damaged was in Burnley.

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The GuardianMostly Factual15d ago

Palestine Action activists face being sentenced as terrorists over bank damage

Exclusive: Judge intends to consider ‘terrorist connection’ after convicting five for damage to Barclays in Burnley Five 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 Malik, 28; and Alma Yaniv, 70, were found guilty of causing £212,000 of damage during a direct action protest in Burnley in August 2024. They targeted the ...

By Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent

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The IndependentMostly Factual14d ago

Palestine Action activists who ransacked a Barclays bank could be jailed as terrorists

Five activists were convicted of criminal damage after causing £200,000 worth of damage to a Barclays branch

By Tristan Kirk

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First report: The Guardian · 27 Jul, 05:00|Full coverage: 3 · 4h|Window: 4h

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The Guardian27 Jul, 05:00First to report

Palestine Action activists face being sentenced as terrorists over bank damage

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The Independent27 Jul, 07:30

Palestine Action activists who ransacked a Barclays bank could be jailed as terrorists

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Vandalizirali su banku u UK-u zbog veza s Izraelom. Sudit će im se kao teroristima?

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Conviction and Sentencing ConsiderationJuly 27 morning

Five Palestine Action activists were convicted of criminal damage, and the judge began considering whether to apply terrorism provisions for sentencing.

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Palestine Action Activists Face Terrorism Charges for Barclays Bank Damage

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Palestine Action activists face being sentenced as terrorists over bank damage

Palestine Action activists who ransacked a Barclays bank could be jailed as terrorists

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Palestine Action activists face being sentenced as terrorists over bank damage

Palestine Action activists who ransacked a Barclays bank could be jailed as terrorists

Vandalizirali su banku u UK-u zbog veza s Izraelom. Sudit će im se kao teroristima?

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