LONDON: The first people charged with supporting Palestine Action after the UK government banned it as a “terror” group appeared in court in London on Tuesday.
Hundreds of people have been arrested at protests accused of showing support for the pro-Palestinian organization since it was proscribed by the UK government in July.
The trio who appeared on Tuesday, two of whom are in their 70s, were greeted outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court by several dozen supporters, some chanting slogans and waving Palestinian flags.
Inside, more supporters packed the public gallery.
Jeremy Shippam, 72, Judit Murray, 71, and Fiona Maclean, 53, all entered not guilty pleas and were released on bail until a trial set for March 16 next year.
