‘Very unusual’: UK Palestine activists could be sentenced as terrorists
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Fri, 21 August 2026
3 reports- Al Jazeera English06:56
Court to rule on whether five activists accused of vandalising a Barclays bank will face terrorism sentencing.
- The Guardian World14:30
Activists who targeted bank in Burnley were found guilty in June of causing damage exceeding £200,000 Five Palestine Action activists who vandalised a Barclays branch in Burnley will not be sentenced as terrorists, a judge has ruled. Dubbed the Barclays five, Brendon O’Hagan, 28; Amanda Kelly, 31; Hmeera Atiqnisar, 31; Mohammed Malik, 28; and Alma Yaniv, 70, were all found guilty in June of causing damage exceeding £200,000, after breaking windows and throwing red paint at a branch of Barclays...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:05first to report
Judge says the damage, although substantial, was not comparable to that caused by other attacks or inflicted on a sensitive site such as an arms manufacturer
Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- wrp.org.uk23:00
Hundreds turned out at Preston Crown Court on Friday to support five members of the Palestine Action group convicted over an attack on a Barclays Bank that caused damage of over £200,000 ($280,000). The judge ruled they will not be sentenced under terrorism provisions. The five defendants, known as the ‘Barclays five’, were convicted over […]
Thu, 3 September 2026
3 reports- Al Jazeera English15:09
Supporters of those who participated in a raid on an Israeli weapons maker say the sentences set a dangerous precedent.
- theguardian.com17:10
Barrister representing four who smashed drones at Israeli arms factory says ruling of ‘terrorist connection’ led to heftier sentences
- Al Jazeera English18:46
Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage “with a terrorist connection” are appealing their convictions.