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UK barristers ‘scared’ by contempt prosecution of Palestine Action lawyer
LONDON: Barristers in England are changing their speeches after the prosecution of a leading human rights lawyer for contempt of court has left many members of the Criminal Bar Association feeling “scared,” its chair has warned. Rajiv Menon KC is accused of breaking a judge’s directions while acting for the defense in the trial of six members of the group Palestine Action for their part in a protest at an arms factory owned by a subsidiary of Israeli company Elbit Systems near Bristol in 2024.
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theguardian.com
Palestine Action trial lawyer’s prosecution criticised as ‘chilling’ for profession
CBA chair says contempt charge over closing speech by Rajiv Menon KC has left lawyers fearful of doing their job
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middleeasteye.net
Prosecution of Palestine Action barrister has left lawyers ‘uncertain and scared'
Rajiv Menon KC was referred for contempt of court charges over a closing speech at conclusion of Palestine Action trial
