Six in UK court deny terror charges for Palestine Action support
Activists face up to 14 years in prison, but maintain their support for banned group.
In a recent development, six activists have denied terror charges after being accused of supporting the banned group Palestine Action.
The UK court released them on bail, but they risk up to 14 years in prison due to the allegations.
The six individuals, aged between 26 and 62, were arrested on Tuesday and Wednesday for allegedly attending online meetings to prepare for protests over the summer.
They are charged with offenses related to supporting a proscribed terrorist organization.
The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed these charges in a statement.
Defend Our Juries, a group that represents the arrested individuals, stated during an online press conference that they plan to continue their demonstrations in London, Northern Ireland (Derry), and Scotland on Saturday.
They have expressed concerns over the level of political repression and its association with authoritarian regimes.
British police have made numerous arrests at recent protests supporting Palestine Action.
Notably, British film director Ken Loach attended a gathering and criticized the UK government's decision to ban Palestine Action, labeling it as 'absurd.' He also accused the government of being complicit in Israel's actions in Gaza.
The Defend Our Juries group has received support from individuals who have pledged to hold signs that read 'I oppose genocide.
I support Palestine Action.' Over 700 people who have participated in similar protests have been arrested under anti-terror laws for showing support for a proscribed organization.