Palestine Action activists to be sentenced as terrorists over raid
Four Palestine Action activists have received prison sentences for causing significant damage to an Elbit Systems factory in the UK. The case is notable for being the first instance where criminal damage convictions have been linked to terrorism legislation.
Why it matters
The sentencing sets a controversial legal precedent regarding the classification of direct action protests as terrorism, sparking debate over civil liberties.
Image source, Palestine Action Image caption, Four people were convicted for the violent clash which fractured a police officer s spine and caused £1.2m worth of damage
The article reports the sentencing facts while including quotes from both the judiciary and critics of the severity of the sentences.
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