Sir, The mother of a Palestine Action activist, arrested under the Terrorism Act for protesting at an Israeli-owned arms factory in Gloucestershire, was right to condemn the police for what she describes as the “unjustifiable” application of “draconian” anti-terrorism laws against pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
You are correct in arguing that the police, CPS, and government are employing anti-terrorism legislation to silence critics of Israel. This is concerning, as it underscores the significant influence of the pro-Israel lobby over British legal and political systems.
The activists will have spent over a year in custody without trial. They should have been granted bail pending trial. Such actions demonstrate the extent of draconian measures taken by a democratic government. Freedom of expression is being eroded.
Yours,
Jamila Mohammed
London
