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94-year-old Jewish barrister arrested for supporting Palestine Action

94-year-old Jewish barrister arrested for supporting Palestine Action

Summary

Margaret Owen, a 94-year-old Jewish human rights lawyer, was arrested at a pro-Palestine rally in Liverpool for supporting Palestine Action. Palestine Action is a group that the UK government has labeled as a terrorist organization.

Key Facts

  • Margaret Owen is 94 years old and is a barrister, which means she is a lawyer who represents clients in court.
  • She was arrested during a pro-Palestine rally in Liverpool, a city in the UK.
  • She showed support for Palestine Action at the rally.
  • Palestine Action is a group banned by the UK government as a terrorist organization.
  • Margaret Owen said she had been trying to get arrested for some time.
  • The rally was focused on showing support for Palestine.
  • The arrest highlights tensions around activism related to Palestine in the UK.
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