Rajiv Menon, a leading British civil rights barrister, again faces contempt proceedings over his closing speech in trial of pro-Palestine activists, reports Dania Akkad.
Palestine Action Lawyer Faces Renewed Contempt Proceedings
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‘Terrorist’ Ban Risked UK Activists’ Right to Fair Trial
The former home secretary was told proscribing anti-genocide activists Palestine Action within six months of key Filton hearing could prejudice the case, but she went ahead anyway, reports John McEvoy.
Craig Murray: Hiding the Terrorism Charge
By keeping anti-genocide activists in prison pending sentencing and — unbeknownst to the jury — adding a “terrorism” aggravation, the judge may intend abnormally long sentences.
Palestine Action Barrister Wins Appeal in UK Contempt Case
The ruling Tuesday in the Rajiv Menon case comes as four of the anti-genocide defendants found guilty in a retrial can be sentenced as terrorists, Dania Akkad reports.
The Chilling UK Case Against Palestine Action Lawyer
Lawyer Rajiv Menon faces contempt charges for reminding a jury of its independence in the Palestine Action case, prompting alarm that if “lawyers begin to self-censor … the right to a fair trial is placed at risk.” Dania Akkad reports.
UK in Retrial Seeks to Jail Palestine Action for ‘Terrorism’
Amid a media blackout, British authorities and their Israeli collaborators are determined to curtail the activist group as they face their last legal chance to do so.
Jonathan Cook: A UK Jury’s Right to Defy a Judge
Keir Starmer needs convictions to justify Palestine Action’s proscription as a terrorist group. In the Filton trial, the direct-action group’s barrister explained how jurors pose a vital defence against government tyranny.