Jewish human rights barrister, 94, arrested for supporting Palestine Action
Summary
Margaret Owen, a 94-year-old Jewish human rights lawyer in London, was arrested for supporting Palestine Action, a group banned by the UK government. She had attended many protests and displayed signs opposing genocide and supporting the group, but was only arrested in Liverpool after months of trying.Key Facts
- Margaret Owen is a 94-year-old Jewish human rights barrister in London.
- She supports Palestine Action, a group banned under the UK Terrorism Act in July 2025.
- Owen attended about a dozen protests carrying signs saying she opposes genocide and supports Palestine Action.
- She was arrested in Liverpool during a protest outside the Labour Party conference.
- Police in Liverpool arrested 82 people at the same protest for showing support for a banned group; all were released on bail.
- The Metropolitan Police in London had not arrested Owen before because of legal reasons and possibly due to her age and profile.
- Palestine Action opposes Israeli actions and targets weapons companies like Elbit Systems in the UK.
- Campaigners arrested for supporting Palestine Action include many retirees, professionals, and public figures.
- UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has expressed support for the right to peaceful protest and a less harsh stance toward those detained for supporting Palestine Action.
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