Twenty five anti-Isaac Herzog protesters to face joint trial in Sydney
Twenty-five protesters who demonstrated against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Sydney will face a joint trial in July 2027. The court case involves complex legal arguments regarding the police response and the right to protest.
Why it matters
The trial highlights ongoing tensions regarding international politics and the legal boundaries of public protest in Australia.
Thirty people were charged after protesting against Isaac Herzog’s visit in February, pictured. Twenty five of those now face a joint trial in Sydney. Photograph: Blake Sharp-Wiggins/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Thirty people were charged after protesting against Isaac Herzog’s visit in February, pictured. Twenty five of those now face a joint trial in Sydney. Photograph: Blake Sharp-Wiggins/The Guardian Sydney Twenty five anti-Isaac Herzog protesters to face joint trial in Sydney New South Wales police commissioner Mal Lanyon is among the witnesses expected to appear at the six-week trial in July next year
The report focuses on the procedural aspects of the court case and legal scheduling without taking a stance on the protest itself.
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