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A British judge has sentenced four Palestine Action protesters as terrorists, handing them custodial sentences ranging from four to eight years.

The unprecedented ruling came despite jurors convicting them of criminal charges not connected to terrorism during the prosecution.

On Friday, the presiding judge, Justice Jeremy Johnson, added a “terrorism connection” to their offences.

In a preliminary ruling in March 2025, Johnson found an "appearance" of a terrorism connection in the case, as he said the activists were attempting to influence the Israeli government by restricting their access to weapons. This information was withheld from the jury who convicted them.

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[–] SabinStargem@lemmy.today 1 points 3 hours ago

Britain should just follow Doggerland's example. Aside from spotted dick, nothing of value would be lost.

/s.

[–] 7rokhym@lemmy.ca 6 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Such a standard to be met:

He added that those convicted acted "for the purpose of advancing a political and/or ideological cause".

Guess the legal system has no standards.

[–] Talentlesssculptor@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago

I thought the standard was " the activists were attempting to influence the Israeli government by restricting their access to weapons."?

[–] WoodScientist@lemmy.world 11 points 8 hours ago

The only terrorist I see is the judge. They should be extradited to Hamas for trial.

[–] lechekaflan@lemmy.world 12 points 11 hours ago (2 children)

Fucking Mosley must be laughing right now from hell.

[–] rwrwefwef@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Fucking Mosley must be laughing right now from hell.

Why would he? Was he Palestinian advocate?

[–] lechekaflan@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago

No because fascism is manifesting heavily long after he's dead.

[–] Machinist@lemmy.world 3 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

I know that image from The Wall movie, but I guess it's also its own piece given the signature. That watercolor sky is absolutely beautiful.

[–] Talentlesssculptor@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Looks like sugar water painting.

[–] Machinist@lemmy.world 1 points 54 minutes ago

Didn't know that was a thing. Very cool.

I'm working through a book on sculpting while learning Blender. It's been surprisingly difficult to get the proportions correct when I print the studies.

[–] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 16 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

"Unprecedented"?

The English courts have been sentencing civilians as terrorists for centuries.

[–] benjirenji@slrpnk.net 14 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

The difference is that none of the charges are commonly associated with terrorism. The judge had to invent a "terrorism connection" in addition to the normal charges.

[–] ohulancutash@feddit.uk 1 points 1 hour ago

He didn’t invent it, it was mentioned in the original JTAC assessment of Palestine Action.

[–] Professorozone@lemmy.world 18 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Looks like they are one step behind the US and catching up fast.

[–] rwrwefwef@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 hours ago

In terms of personal rights suppression, the UK is already miles ahead.

[–] Aceticon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 34 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

The unprecedented ruling came despite jurors convicting them of criminal charges not connected to terrorism during the prosecution.

On Friday, the presiding judge, Justice Jeremy Johnson, added a “terrorism connection” to their offences.

Rule Of Law my ass!

[–] geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml 10 points 11 hours ago (1 children)
[–] A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.world 2 points 8 hours ago

Speaking ill of israel is a greater act of terrorism than crashing planes into buildings.

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