Defend Our Juries
@defendourjuries.bsky.social
Jurors have a right to acquit a defendant according to their conscience, irrespective of a Judge’s directions. Every defendant deserves access to fair justice.
We are a UK-based campaign to ensure fair justice in UK courtrooms.
www.defendourjuries.net
We are a UK-based campaign to ensure fair justice in UK courtrooms.
www.defendourjuries.net
THEY WERE RIGHT
5 Years on from Insulate Britain making headlines for their peaceful roadblocking actions, they continue to be tried in UK courts despite being constantly vindicated by statistics on the issues they were highlighting.
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5 Years on from Insulate Britain making headlines for their peaceful roadblocking actions, they continue to be tried in UK courts despite being constantly vindicated by statistics on the issues they were highlighting.
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September 14, 2026 at 5:29 PM
THEY WERE RIGHT
5 Years on from Insulate Britain making headlines for their peaceful roadblocking actions, they continue to be tried in UK courts despite being constantly vindicated by statistics on the issues they were highlighting.
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5 Years on from Insulate Britain making headlines for their peaceful roadblocking actions, they continue to be tried in UK courts despite being constantly vindicated by statistics on the issues they were highlighting.
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Assistant chief constable Nigel Brookes: “The right to peaceful protest is an important part of our democracy and applies irrespective of the political views being expressed.”
Terror arrests at record levels as thousands of peaceful sign-holders arrested
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Terror arrests at record levels as thousands of peaceful sign-holders arrested
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Dover unrest exposes serious flaws in Britain’s handling of far-right extremism
Authorities were caught off guard by the disruption, which they labelled a ‘protest’ despite mass intimidation tactics
www.theguardian.com
September 13, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Assistant chief constable Nigel Brookes: “The right to peaceful protest is an important part of our democracy and applies irrespective of the political views being expressed.”
Terror arrests at record levels as thousands of peaceful sign-holders arrested
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Terror arrests at record levels as thousands of peaceful sign-holders arrested
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
"Is there anything I can do or say"
Hundreds of far right, balaclava clad men descended on Dorset and Portsmouth to threaten and intimidate the most vulnerable.
Meanwhile, pensioners holding placards are handcuffed, arrested, home raided and charged with terrorism offences.
Hundreds of far right, balaclava clad men descended on Dorset and Portsmouth to threaten and intimidate the most vulnerable.
Meanwhile, pensioners holding placards are handcuffed, arrested, home raided and charged with terrorism offences.
September 11, 2026 at 12:06 PM
"Is there anything I can do or say"
Hundreds of far right, balaclava clad men descended on Dorset and Portsmouth to threaten and intimidate the most vulnerable.
Meanwhile, pensioners holding placards are handcuffed, arrested, home raided and charged with terrorism offences.
Hundreds of far right, balaclava clad men descended on Dorset and Portsmouth to threaten and intimidate the most vulnerable.
Meanwhile, pensioners holding placards are handcuffed, arrested, home raided and charged with terrorism offences.
“It’s one thing to go out and hold up a placard”
Deputy Met Police Commissioner Matt Jukes said that the police take neo-Nazi threats more seriously than those peacefully holding placards.
There have been over 3,600 arrests since July 2025 for peacefully holding up a placard.
Deputy Met Police Commissioner Matt Jukes said that the police take neo-Nazi threats more seriously than those peacefully holding placards.
There have been over 3,600 arrests since July 2025 for peacefully holding up a placard.
September 10, 2026 at 7:27 PM
“It’s one thing to go out and hold up a placard”
Deputy Met Police Commissioner Matt Jukes said that the police take neo-Nazi threats more seriously than those peacefully holding placards.
There have been over 3,600 arrests since July 2025 for peacefully holding up a placard.
Deputy Met Police Commissioner Matt Jukes said that the police take neo-Nazi threats more seriously than those peacefully holding placards.
There have been over 3,600 arrests since July 2025 for peacefully holding up a placard.
IT’S MY RIGHT
This young man was arrested under the UK Terrorism Act for holding a sign outside Labour’s conference last year.
During his arrest, police attempted to remove him from his wheelchair without any justifiable reason.
This young man was arrested under the UK Terrorism Act for holding a sign outside Labour’s conference last year.
During his arrest, police attempted to remove him from his wheelchair without any justifiable reason.
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 PM
IT’S MY RIGHT
This young man was arrested under the UK Terrorism Act for holding a sign outside Labour’s conference last year.
During his arrest, police attempted to remove him from his wheelchair without any justifiable reason.
This young man was arrested under the UK Terrorism Act for holding a sign outside Labour’s conference last year.
During his arrest, police attempted to remove him from his wheelchair without any justifiable reason.
WE DO NOT COMPLY
This young person was arrested under the UK Terrorism Act for holding a placard outside Labour’s 2025 conference in Liverpool.
65 others were arrested that day, adding to more than 3,500 arrests since Labour unjustly proscribed Palestine Action.
This young person was arrested under the UK Terrorism Act for holding a placard outside Labour’s 2025 conference in Liverpool.
65 others were arrested that day, adding to more than 3,500 arrests since Labour unjustly proscribed Palestine Action.
September 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
WE DO NOT COMPLY
This young person was arrested under the UK Terrorism Act for holding a placard outside Labour’s 2025 conference in Liverpool.
65 others were arrested that day, adding to more than 3,500 arrests since Labour unjustly proscribed Palestine Action.
This young person was arrested under the UK Terrorism Act for holding a placard outside Labour’s 2025 conference in Liverpool.
65 others were arrested that day, adding to more than 3,500 arrests since Labour unjustly proscribed Palestine Action.
September 8, 2026 at 10:12 AM
In one 🇬🇧 week:
👮♂️Home raids incl an 84yo priest for peaceful protest outside Parliament
🤑Fossil-funded politicians exposed over illegal donations, without arrest
🪧Climate activists assaulted for interrupting a speech
🥷🏻Scores of masked men blocking roads without arrest
👮♂️Home raids incl an 84yo priest for peaceful protest outside Parliament
🤑Fossil-funded politicians exposed over illegal donations, without arrest
🪧Climate activists assaulted for interrupting a speech
🥷🏻Scores of masked men blocking roads without arrest
September 5, 2026 at 9:31 PM
In one 🇬🇧 week:
👮♂️Home raids incl an 84yo priest for peaceful protest outside Parliament
🤑Fossil-funded politicians exposed over illegal donations, without arrest
🪧Climate activists assaulted for interrupting a speech
🥷🏻Scores of masked men blocking roads without arrest
👮♂️Home raids incl an 84yo priest for peaceful protest outside Parliament
🤑Fossil-funded politicians exposed over illegal donations, without arrest
🪧Climate activists assaulted for interrupting a speech
🥷🏻Scores of masked men blocking roads without arrest
BREAKING
84yo Reverend Sue Parfitt’s home was raided by police today.
She had taken part in a peaceful protest on Wednesday with @just-stopoil.bsky.social outside Westminster, calling on Andy Burnham to refuse to reopen new oil & gas licenses in the North Sea.
(Footage from a 2025 arrest)
84yo Reverend Sue Parfitt’s home was raided by police today.
She had taken part in a peaceful protest on Wednesday with @just-stopoil.bsky.social outside Westminster, calling on Andy Burnham to refuse to reopen new oil & gas licenses in the North Sea.
(Footage from a 2025 arrest)
September 4, 2026 at 10:31 AM
BREAKING
84yo Reverend Sue Parfitt’s home was raided by police today.
She had taken part in a peaceful protest on Wednesday with @just-stopoil.bsky.social outside Westminster, calling on Andy Burnham to refuse to reopen new oil & gas licenses in the North Sea.
(Footage from a 2025 arrest)
84yo Reverend Sue Parfitt’s home was raided by police today.
She had taken part in a peaceful protest on Wednesday with @just-stopoil.bsky.social outside Westminster, calling on Andy Burnham to refuse to reopen new oil & gas licenses in the North Sea.
(Footage from a 2025 arrest)
If Ed Miliband’s “comprehensive reset” is anything short of lifting the ban on Palestine Action & naming the Israeli assault on the Palestinian people as a genocide (incl resulting legal obligations) then it’s continued complicity.
We’ll keep fighting.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We’ll keep fighting.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Ed Miliband promises ‘comprehensive reset’ of UK policy toward Israel
Foreign secretary tells MPs he will try to stop illegal settlements carving up the West Bank
www.theguardian.com
September 1, 2026 at 8:25 PM
If Ed Miliband’s “comprehensive reset” is anything short of lifting the ban on Palestine Action & naming the Israeli assault on the Palestinian people as a genocide (incl resulting legal obligations) then it’s continued complicity.
We’ll keep fighting.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We’ll keep fighting.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Laura Hyland, 67, said she was pleased Starmer was stepping down, adding:
“He gave very little support for Palestine, and I hope Andy Burnham will be more supportive. Arresting people for holding signs saying ‘I support Palestine Action’ was disgraceful”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“He gave very little support for Palestine, and I hope Andy Burnham will be more supportive. Arresting people for holding signs saying ‘I support Palestine Action’ was disgraceful”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘I think he’s sensible’: constituents on Keir Starmer stepping down as MP
Few regrets voiced in Holborn and St Pancras over decision despite former PM having had ‘rough time of it’
www.theguardian.com
September 1, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Laura Hyland, 67, said she was pleased Starmer was stepping down, adding:
“He gave very little support for Palestine, and I hope Andy Burnham will be more supportive. Arresting people for holding signs saying ‘I support Palestine Action’ was disgraceful”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“He gave very little support for Palestine, and I hope Andy Burnham will be more supportive. Arresting people for holding signs saying ‘I support Palestine Action’ was disgraceful”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Almost half of all terrorism arrests in Great Britain since 9/11 have taken place since direct action group Palestine Action was unjustly proscribed (July 2025).
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Almost half of terrorism arrests in Great Britain since 9/11 have been in past year
Increase coincides with proscription of Palestine Action last year which has led to thousands of arrests for allegedly supporting the protest group
www.theguardian.com
September 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Almost half of all terrorism arrests in Great Britain since 9/11 have taken place since direct action group Palestine Action was unjustly proscribed (July 2025).
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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DAWN RAIDS
Dozens of peaceful activists are having their homes raided by counter-terrorism police for campaigning to lift the ban on Palestine Action.
Police have been witnessed removing items such as Palestine flags, posters, technology/phones and even bracelets!
Dozens of peaceful activists are having their homes raided by counter-terrorism police for campaigning to lift the ban on Palestine Action.
Police have been witnessed removing items such as Palestine flags, posters, technology/phones and even bracelets!
August 31, 2026 at 3:05 PM
DAWN RAIDS
Dozens of peaceful activists are having their homes raided by counter-terrorism police for campaigning to lift the ban on Palestine Action.
Police have been witnessed removing items such as Palestine flags, posters, technology/phones and even bracelets!
Dozens of peaceful activists are having their homes raided by counter-terrorism police for campaigning to lift the ban on Palestine Action.
Police have been witnessed removing items such as Palestine flags, posters, technology/phones and even bracelets!
PA activists face ‘terror’ charges over Trump golf resort protest
The charges stem from seven Palestine Action activists paint-spraying the Scottish resort to protest against the US president’s stance on Gaza.
www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202...
The charges stem from seven Palestine Action activists paint-spraying the Scottish resort to protest against the US president’s stance on Gaza.
www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202...
PA activists face ‘terror’ charges over Trump golf resort protest: Report
Protesters targeted Trump’s Ayrshire resort with red paint and slogans saying 'Gaza is not 4 sale'.
www.aljazeera.com
August 29, 2026 at 11:41 AM
PA activists face ‘terror’ charges over Trump golf resort protest
The charges stem from seven Palestine Action activists paint-spraying the Scottish resort to protest against the US president’s stance on Gaza.
www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202...
The charges stem from seven Palestine Action activists paint-spraying the Scottish resort to protest against the US president’s stance on Gaza.
www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202...
Palestine Action protestors accused of damaging Trump’s Turnberry golf course had ‘terrorist connection’
‘Gaza is not for sale’ was painted on one of the greens, and holes on the course were dug up
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
‘Gaza is not for sale’ was painted on one of the greens, and holes on the course were dug up
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
‘Terrorist connection’ over Trump golf course vandalism charges
‘Gaza is not for sale’ was painted on one of the greens, and holes on the course were dug up
www.independent.co.uk
August 29, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Palestine Action protestors accused of damaging Trump’s Turnberry golf course had ‘terrorist connection’
‘Gaza is not for sale’ was painted on one of the greens, and holes on the course were dug up
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
‘Gaza is not for sale’ was painted on one of the greens, and holes on the course were dug up
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
US terror tag endangers UK Palestine Action activists, critics say
"It puts people at more of a risk. The US are known for trying to quash who they perceive as enemies of the American empire, and we are now firmly in their sights,”
www.middleeasteye.net/news/very-fr...
"It puts people at more of a risk. The US are known for trying to quash who they perceive as enemies of the American empire, and we are now firmly in their sights,”
www.middleeasteye.net/news/very-fr...
'A very frightening time': US terror tag endangers UK Palestine Action activists, critics say
Washington announced the sanctions days before it was revealed that activists who targeted Trump's Scottish golf resort could face sentencing as 'terrorists'
www.middleeasteye.net
August 29, 2026 at 11:39 AM
US terror tag endangers UK Palestine Action activists, critics say
"It puts people at more of a risk. The US are known for trying to quash who they perceive as enemies of the American empire, and we are now firmly in their sights,”
www.middleeasteye.net/news/very-fr...
"It puts people at more of a risk. The US are known for trying to quash who they perceive as enemies of the American empire, and we are now firmly in their sights,”
www.middleeasteye.net/news/very-fr...
Pro-Palestinian Activists Accused of Vandalizing Trump Resort Face Terrorism Accusation
Mr. Trump described them as “the terrorists who attacked the beautiful Turnberry” and said that “they did serious damage, and will hopefully be treated harshly.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/w...
Mr. Trump described them as “the terrorists who attacked the beautiful Turnberry” and said that “they did serious damage, and will hopefully be treated harshly.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/w...
Palestine Action Activists Accused of Vandalism at Trump Turnberry Face Terrorism Accusation
Prosecutors will seek to prove that members of Palestine Action who they say painted “Gaza is not 4 sale” on the Scottish golf course last year committed acts connected to terrorism.
www.nytimes.com
August 28, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Pro-Palestinian Activists Accused of Vandalizing Trump Resort Face Terrorism Accusation
Mr. Trump described them as “the terrorists who attacked the beautiful Turnberry” and said that “they did serious damage, and will hopefully be treated harshly.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/w...
Mr. Trump described them as “the terrorists who attacked the beautiful Turnberry” and said that “they did serious damage, and will hopefully be treated harshly.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/w...
GAZA IS NOT 4 SALE
Former government lawyer Tim Crosland speaks about Trump’s golf course hissy fit and dangers of conflating nonviolent protest with “terrorism”.
“This is what the Nazis did in 1933 with the Enabling Act, saying anybody who opposes us is an enemy of the state”.
Former government lawyer Tim Crosland speaks about Trump’s golf course hissy fit and dangers of conflating nonviolent protest with “terrorism”.
“This is what the Nazis did in 1933 with the Enabling Act, saying anybody who opposes us is an enemy of the state”.
August 28, 2026 at 12:54 PM
GAZA IS NOT 4 SALE
Former government lawyer Tim Crosland speaks about Trump’s golf course hissy fit and dangers of conflating nonviolent protest with “terrorism”.
“This is what the Nazis did in 1933 with the Enabling Act, saying anybody who opposes us is an enemy of the state”.
Former government lawyer Tim Crosland speaks about Trump’s golf course hissy fit and dangers of conflating nonviolent protest with “terrorism”.
“This is what the Nazis did in 1933 with the Enabling Act, saying anybody who opposes us is an enemy of the state”.
SHOW UP IN SOLIDARITY
Southwark Crown Court
September 15th, from 10am to 5pm
Haya, Azza and Abdullah are the first three in the UK to be charged for chanting the word “intifada”, an Arabic word meaning “uprising”.
This is a solidarity event with many other supporting campaigns.
Southwark Crown Court
September 15th, from 10am to 5pm
Haya, Azza and Abdullah are the first three in the UK to be charged for chanting the word “intifada”, an Arabic word meaning “uprising”.
This is a solidarity event with many other supporting campaigns.
August 27, 2026 at 1:22 PM
SHOW UP IN SOLIDARITY
Southwark Crown Court
September 15th, from 10am to 5pm
Haya, Azza and Abdullah are the first three in the UK to be charged for chanting the word “intifada”, an Arabic word meaning “uprising”.
This is a solidarity event with many other supporting campaigns.
Southwark Crown Court
September 15th, from 10am to 5pm
Haya, Azza and Abdullah are the first three in the UK to be charged for chanting the word “intifada”, an Arabic word meaning “uprising”.
This is a solidarity event with many other supporting campaigns.
BREAKING - Trump declares Palestine Action a global terror group
Our response:
We've warned since july 2025 that Keir Starmer's unprecedented ban on Palestine Action would embolden autocrats and demagogues around the world.
Today that warning has proved to be well-founded.
Our response:
We've warned since july 2025 that Keir Starmer's unprecedented ban on Palestine Action would embolden autocrats and demagogues around the world.
Today that warning has proved to be well-founded.
August 26, 2026 at 5:11 PM
BREAKING - Trump declares Palestine Action a global terror group
Our response:
We've warned since july 2025 that Keir Starmer's unprecedented ban on Palestine Action would embolden autocrats and demagogues around the world.
Today that warning has proved to be well-founded.
Our response:
We've warned since july 2025 that Keir Starmer's unprecedented ban on Palestine Action would embolden autocrats and demagogues around the world.
Today that warning has proved to be well-founded.
WILL YOU BE THERE?
Last year, 66 people were arrested outside the Labour Conference in Liverpool.
This year, we expect hundreds of arrests at Andy Burnham’s first conference as PM.
We will not back down. Burnham must Lift The Ban on Palestine Action.
Sign up for Sept 27: wedonotcomply.org
Last year, 66 people were arrested outside the Labour Conference in Liverpool.
This year, we expect hundreds of arrests at Andy Burnham’s first conference as PM.
We will not back down. Burnham must Lift The Ban on Palestine Action.
Sign up for Sept 27: wedonotcomply.org
August 26, 2026 at 3:38 PM
WILL YOU BE THERE?
Last year, 66 people were arrested outside the Labour Conference in Liverpool.
This year, we expect hundreds of arrests at Andy Burnham’s first conference as PM.
We will not back down. Burnham must Lift The Ban on Palestine Action.
Sign up for Sept 27: wedonotcomply.org
Last year, 66 people were arrested outside the Labour Conference in Liverpool.
This year, we expect hundreds of arrests at Andy Burnham’s first conference as PM.
We will not back down. Burnham must Lift The Ban on Palestine Action.
Sign up for Sept 27: wedonotcomply.org
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The footage of this flash flood, circulating on social media, is possibly the most horrifying I've seen of any climate impact. Great to see NPR highlighting the cause without any hedging.
The disaster is linked to climate change, with experts noting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather. n.pr/4cvl1On
8 dead, hundreds missing as Nepal avalanche triggers flash floods
The disaster is linked to climate change, with experts noting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather.
n.pr
August 26, 2026 at 12:58 PM
The footage of this flash flood, circulating on social media, is possibly the most horrifying I've seen of any climate impact. Great to see NPR highlighting the cause without any hedging.
POLICE RAIDS
Despite a number of police raids and home visits, the Lift The Ban video Escalation continues. More than 100 people have so far published videos declaring their support for Palestine Action, with more coming in all the time.
People of conscience, including Henry:
Despite a number of police raids and home visits, the Lift The Ban video Escalation continues. More than 100 people have so far published videos declaring their support for Palestine Action, with more coming in all the time.
People of conscience, including Henry:
August 25, 2026 at 1:58 PM
POLICE RAIDS
Despite a number of police raids and home visits, the Lift The Ban video Escalation continues. More than 100 people have so far published videos declaring their support for Palestine Action, with more coming in all the time.
People of conscience, including Henry:
Despite a number of police raids and home visits, the Lift The Ban video Escalation continues. More than 100 people have so far published videos declaring their support for Palestine Action, with more coming in all the time.
People of conscience, including Henry:
BREAKING
7 people holding signs reading "Saving lives is not terrorism - I support Palestine Action" have been arrested under the Terrorism Act.
This happened as a Judge ruled the Barclays 5 will not be sentenced as terrorists for their criminal damage conviction.
7 people holding signs reading "Saving lives is not terrorism - I support Palestine Action" have been arrested under the Terrorism Act.
This happened as a Judge ruled the Barclays 5 will not be sentenced as terrorists for their criminal damage conviction.
August 21, 2026 at 4:08 PM
BREAKING
7 people holding signs reading "Saving lives is not terrorism - I support Palestine Action" have been arrested under the Terrorism Act.
This happened as a Judge ruled the Barclays 5 will not be sentenced as terrorists for their criminal damage conviction.
7 people holding signs reading "Saving lives is not terrorism - I support Palestine Action" have been arrested under the Terrorism Act.
This happened as a Judge ruled the Barclays 5 will not be sentenced as terrorists for their criminal damage conviction.
BARCLAYS 5 WILL NOT BE SENTENCED AS TERRORISTS
A "terrorist connection" will not be added to the criminal damage convictions of the five who damaged windows and sprayed paint over the Barclays branch in Burnley with Palestine Action.
They will be sentenced on September 4th.
A "terrorist connection" will not be added to the criminal damage convictions of the five who damaged windows and sprayed paint over the Barclays branch in Burnley with Palestine Action.
They will be sentenced on September 4th.
August 21, 2026 at 1:36 PM
BARCLAYS 5 WILL NOT BE SENTENCED AS TERRORISTS
A "terrorist connection" will not be added to the criminal damage convictions of the five who damaged windows and sprayed paint over the Barclays branch in Burnley with Palestine Action.
They will be sentenced on September 4th.
A "terrorist connection" will not be added to the criminal damage convictions of the five who damaged windows and sprayed paint over the Barclays branch in Burnley with Palestine Action.
They will be sentenced on September 4th.