Richard Barnard of Palestine Action Charged Under Terrorism Act and Criminal Damage

Aug 30, 2024, 04:29 PM

Richard Barnard, co-founder of Palestine Action, has been arrested and charged by UK police under the Terrorism Act. The charges include expressing support for a proscribed organization, specifically Hamas, and encouraging criminal activity through speeches in Manchester and Bradford. Barnard faces three charges related to these speeches, which are alleged to have supported a proscribed organization and encouraged criminal damage. Additionally, Barnard is charged with two counts of criminal damage, and seven other supporters of Palestine Action have been charged with criminal damage.