Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Six Appear in UK Court, Face Charges for Supporting Palestine Action
The UK government banned Palestine Action.
Now, six people are in court for allegedly helping the group after it was banned.
They are accused of organizing support for Palestine Action through online meetings.
Over 1,500 people have been arrested for related offenses.
If convicted, these six could face serious prison time, up to 14 years.
The group has been involved in protests against companies linked to Israel.
A challenge to the ban is ongoing, with a court decision expected by the end of the year.
Six individuals were charged with offenses related to supporting Palestine Action.
The defendants allegedly organized support through online meetings.
Palestine Action was banned in July under anti-terrorism laws.
Approximately 1,500 people have been arrested for offenses relating to the ban.
The defendants are due to enter a plea in January, with a trial in June.
- Who
- Six individuals, including Tim Crosland and David Nixon.
- What
- Were charged with supporting Palestine Action.
- When
- Friday.
- Where
- London court, Old Bailey.
- Why
- Organizing support for the banned group.
Supporters of Palestine Action
UK Government
Freedom of Association
Supporters of Palestine Action
Supports the right to organize and support the group.
UK Government
Views the actions as illegal due to the proscription.
- Group
- Palestine Action
- Charges
- Arranging or addressing meetings in support
- Defendants
- Six individuals
- Offenses
- Approximately 50
- Proscription Date
- July (2023)
- Maximum Sentence
- 14 years
