Defend Our Juries
@defendourjuries.bsky.social
Jurors have a right to acquit a defendant according to their conscience, irrespective of a Judge’s directions. Every defendant deserves access to fair justice.
We are a UK-based campaign to ensure fair justice in UK courtrooms.
www.defendourjuries.net
We are a UK-based campaign to ensure fair justice in UK courtrooms.
www.defendourjuries.net
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BREAKING: Mass 'terror' arrests outside the Home Office of protestors holding signs which say "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action".
The government is guilty of protecting a foreign genocidal regime, over the lives of Palestinians and our rights.
Lift the ban.
The government is guilty of protecting a foreign genocidal regime, over the lives of Palestinians and our rights.
Lift the ban.
DEFEND OUR JURIES
David Lammy is proposing to massively restrict the ancient right to a jury trial by only guaranteeing it for defendants facing cases passing a public interest test.
We saw this coming. It is the reason Defend Our Juries exists.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
David Lammy is proposing to massively restrict the ancient right to a jury trial by only guaranteeing it for defendants facing cases passing a public interest test.
We saw this coming. It is the reason Defend Our Juries exists.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Justice secretary wants most jury trials scrapped
Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
DEFEND OUR JURIES
David Lammy is proposing to massively restrict the ancient right to a jury trial by only guaranteeing it for defendants facing cases passing a public interest test.
We saw this coming. It is the reason Defend Our Juries exists.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
David Lammy is proposing to massively restrict the ancient right to a jury trial by only guaranteeing it for defendants facing cases passing a public interest test.
We saw this coming. It is the reason Defend Our Juries exists.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’... so it looks like the classic British establishment stitch-up is underway. "This raises serious questions around the lack of impartiality and transparency in our judicial system" www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
Unusual last-minute change means panel of three will now hear case rather than Mr Justice Chamberlain
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’... so it looks like the classic British establishment stitch-up is underway. "This raises serious questions around the lack of impartiality and transparency in our judicial system" www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The judge due to rule on the proscription of Palestine Action is swapped last minute for a panel that includes a judge with a history of working for the government and another who ruled in favour UK selling jets to Israel.
Accusations of a “stitch-up”.
novaramedia.com/2025/11/25/a...
Accusations of a “stitch-up”.
novaramedia.com/2025/11/25/a...
A ‘Stitch-Up’: Palestine Action Case Gets New Judges | Novara Media
The judicial review of Palestine Action’s proscription has been thrown into turmoil by a last-minute change. A new panel of judges includes one with a long history of working for the government and an...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The judge due to rule on the proscription of Palestine Action is swapped last minute for a panel that includes a judge with a history of working for the government and another who ruled in favour UK selling jets to Israel.
Accusations of a “stitch-up”.
novaramedia.com/2025/11/25/a...
Accusations of a “stitch-up”.
novaramedia.com/2025/11/25/a...
BREAKING: Judiciary refuses to explain last minute removal of judge in Palestine Action legal challenge, leading to accusations of a “stitch-up”
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
Unusual last-minute change means panel of three will now hear case rather than Mr Justice Chamberlain
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
BREAKING: Judiciary refuses to explain last minute removal of judge in Palestine Action legal challenge, leading to accusations of a “stitch-up”
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
50 ARRESTS
The Met arrested ~50 peaceful sign-holders today outside the Home Office at the third of four actions in London in the lead up to the Judicial Review over Labour’s ban on Palestine Action
We will be back at the Royal Courts on Wednesday.
info: wedonotcomply.org
The Met arrested ~50 peaceful sign-holders today outside the Home Office at the third of four actions in London in the lead up to the Judicial Review over Labour’s ban on Palestine Action
We will be back at the Royal Courts on Wednesday.
info: wedonotcomply.org
November 24, 2025 at 11:40 PM
50 ARRESTS
The Met arrested ~50 peaceful sign-holders today outside the Home Office at the third of four actions in London in the lead up to the Judicial Review over Labour’s ban on Palestine Action
We will be back at the Royal Courts on Wednesday.
info: wedonotcomply.org
The Met arrested ~50 peaceful sign-holders today outside the Home Office at the third of four actions in London in the lead up to the Judicial Review over Labour’s ban on Palestine Action
We will be back at the Royal Courts on Wednesday.
info: wedonotcomply.org
The 68yr old said: “People are now increasingly in politics calling other people traitors or terrorists, but for the government to call people terrorists when they’re not, and we all know that holding a placard is not terrorism, is quite another matter”
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2564454...
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2564454...
Norwich man arrested for SIXTH time at Palestine Action protest
A Norwich man has been arrested for the sixth time at a Palestine Action protest in London.
www.edp24.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The 68yr old said: “People are now increasingly in politics calling other people traitors or terrorists, but for the government to call people terrorists when they’re not, and we all know that holding a placard is not terrorism, is quite another matter”
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2564454...
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2564454...
While being arrested and searched under the Terrorism Act, this woman shares her thoughts very concisely.
Arrested outside the UK Home Office along with dozens of others for holding a sign with the words “I oppose genocide - I support Palestine Action”
www.wedonotcomply.org
Arrested outside the UK Home Office along with dozens of others for holding a sign with the words “I oppose genocide - I support Palestine Action”
www.wedonotcomply.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
While being arrested and searched under the Terrorism Act, this woman shares her thoughts very concisely.
Arrested outside the UK Home Office along with dozens of others for holding a sign with the words “I oppose genocide - I support Palestine Action”
www.wedonotcomply.org
Arrested outside the UK Home Office along with dozens of others for holding a sign with the words “I oppose genocide - I support Palestine Action”
www.wedonotcomply.org
"We need to free the political prisoners"
A protestor gets emotional as she's arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign and talks about the six prisoners on the fourth week of their hunger strike.
We are left with no other option but to resist.
A protestor gets emotional as she's arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign and talks about the six prisoners on the fourth week of their hunger strike.
We are left with no other option but to resist.
November 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"We need to free the political prisoners"
A protestor gets emotional as she's arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign and talks about the six prisoners on the fourth week of their hunger strike.
We are left with no other option but to resist.
A protestor gets emotional as she's arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign and talks about the six prisoners on the fourth week of their hunger strike.
We are left with no other option but to resist.
BREAKING: Mass 'terror' arrests outside the Home Office of protestors holding signs which say "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action".
The government is guilty of protecting a foreign genocidal regime, over the lives of Palestinians and our rights.
Lift the ban.
The government is guilty of protecting a foreign genocidal regime, over the lives of Palestinians and our rights.
Lift the ban.
November 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
BREAKING: Mass 'terror' arrests outside the Home Office of protestors holding signs which say "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action".
The government is guilty of protecting a foreign genocidal regime, over the lives of Palestinians and our rights.
Lift the ban.
The government is guilty of protecting a foreign genocidal regime, over the lives of Palestinians and our rights.
Lift the ban.
Today, 1pm at the UK Home Office, we go again.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood had the opportunity to reverse her predecessor’s ridiculous ban on Palestine Action. She chose to double-down and further authoritarianism.
We do not comply.
History will remember your complicity.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood had the opportunity to reverse her predecessor’s ridiculous ban on Palestine Action. She chose to double-down and further authoritarianism.
We do not comply.
History will remember your complicity.
November 24, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Today, 1pm at the UK Home Office, we go again.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood had the opportunity to reverse her predecessor’s ridiculous ban on Palestine Action. She chose to double-down and further authoritarianism.
We do not comply.
History will remember your complicity.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood had the opportunity to reverse her predecessor’s ridiculous ban on Palestine Action. She chose to double-down and further authoritarianism.
We do not comply.
History will remember your complicity.
“It’s one thing to call someone a “bastard” when you know perfectly well their parents are married.
It’s another thing to call someone a “terrorist” when you know perfectly well they aren’t.
Particularly when you’re the government.”
Sign up: wedonotcomply.org
It’s another thing to call someone a “terrorist” when you know perfectly well they aren’t.
Particularly when you’re the government.”
Sign up: wedonotcomply.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM
“It’s one thing to call someone a “bastard” when you know perfectly well their parents are married.
It’s another thing to call someone a “terrorist” when you know perfectly well they aren’t.
Particularly when you’re the government.”
Sign up: wedonotcomply.org
It’s another thing to call someone a “terrorist” when you know perfectly well they aren’t.
Particularly when you’re the government.”
Sign up: wedonotcomply.org
How UK ban on Palestine Action became a legal battle over the right to protest (Financial Times)
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www.ft.com/content/aea5...
How UK ban on Palestine Action became a legal battle over the right to protest
Judicial review into proscription follows intense public debate over government’s stance on free speech
www.ft.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
How UK ban on Palestine Action became a legal battle over the right to protest (Financial Times)
www.ft.com/content/aea5...
www.ft.com/content/aea5...
The Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network said on Sunday that Palestinian detainees freed from Israeli jails had expressed solidarity with six prisoners on prolonged hunger strike: Qesser Zuhrah, Amu Gib, Heba Muraisi, Teuta Hoxha, Jon Cink, and Kamran Ahmed.
www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/...
www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/...
Liberated Palestinian prisoners express support for hunger-striking peers in UK
Liberated Palestinian prisoners express support for hunger-striking prisoners in UK jails.
www.presstv.ir
November 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network said on Sunday that Palestinian detainees freed from Israeli jails had expressed solidarity with six prisoners on prolonged hunger strike: Qesser Zuhrah, Amu Gib, Heba Muraisi, Teuta Hoxha, Jon Cink, and Kamran Ahmed.
www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/...
www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/...
A coordinated wave of protests is taking place across the UK ahead of a landmark court hearing on whether the government’s proscription of direct-action group- Palestine Action - was lawful.
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www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/...
Palestine Action proscription: Coordinated ‘Lift the Ban’ protests held across UK
A coordinated wave of protests is taking place across the UK ahead of a landmark court hearing on whether the government’s proscription of direct-action group -- Palestine Action -- was lawful.
www.presstv.ir
November 24, 2025 at 9:09 AM
A coordinated wave of protests is taking place across the UK ahead of a landmark court hearing on whether the government’s proscription of direct-action group- Palestine Action - was lawful.
www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/...
www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/...
Many societies place great emphasis on respecting their elders. And the protesters here were teaching the cops a lesson in refusing to go along with the immorality of our leaders.
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
Watching cops swarm around peaceful protesters is highly disturbing and unforgettable
Canary journalist Ed Sykes reflects on his reporting on the Defend Our Juries protest in Leeds, where cops didn't hold back
www.thecanary.co
November 24, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Many societies place great emphasis on respecting their elders. And the protesters here were teaching the cops a lesson in refusing to go along with the immorality of our leaders.
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have opted to steer clear of controversy by making no arrests of Palestine Action supporters in either Belfast or Derry.
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
Cops in Northern Ireland don't arrest ANY Defend Our Juries' protesters
Contrast you will the Met arresting 90 people in London at the Defend Our Juries pro-Palestine Action protest there
www.thecanary.co
November 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have opted to steer clear of controversy by making no arrests of Palestine Action supporters in either Belfast or Derry.
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
Proscription of Palestine Action as a terror group may lead to people being wrongly criminalised.
A member of the Home Office's homeland security group said the UK Government's anti-terrorism Prevent programme risks being overwhelmed because of the ban.
www.thenational.scot/news/2564346...
A member of the Home Office's homeland security group said the UK Government's anti-terrorism Prevent programme risks being overwhelmed because of the ban.
www.thenational.scot/news/2564346...
Palestine Action ban may wrongly criminalise people, Home Office official warns
The proscription of Palestine Action as a terror group may lead to people being wrongly criminalised, a Home Office official has warned
www.thenational.scot
November 24, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Proscription of Palestine Action as a terror group may lead to people being wrongly criminalised.
A member of the Home Office's homeland security group said the UK Government's anti-terrorism Prevent programme risks being overwhelmed because of the ban.
www.thenational.scot/news/2564346...
A member of the Home Office's homeland security group said the UK Government's anti-terrorism Prevent programme risks being overwhelmed because of the ban.
www.thenational.scot/news/2564346...
The Palestine Action proscription could overwhelm the anti-terrorism Prevent program and lead to people being wrongly criminalised, a Home Office official has reportedly warned.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Home Office official fears Palestine Action ban will see innocent people criminalised
Palestine Action was proscribed in July after a group of protesters vandalised planes at RAF Brize Norton
www.independent.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The Palestine Action proscription could overwhelm the anti-terrorism Prevent program and lead to people being wrongly criminalised, a Home Office official has reportedly warned.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Police to review evidence gathered at Palestine Action protests in Belfast and Derry
PSNI did not intervene during Saturday’s protests in Northern Ireland
www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org
PSNI did not intervene during Saturday’s protests in Northern Ireland
www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org
Police to review evidence gathered at Palestine Action protests in Belfast and Derry
The PSNI stance in Belfast and Derry on Saturday contrasted with the Met Police in London where arrests were made at a similar protest.
www.irishnews.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Police to review evidence gathered at Palestine Action protests in Belfast and Derry
PSNI did not intervene during Saturday’s protests in Northern Ireland
www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org
PSNI did not intervene during Saturday’s protests in Northern Ireland
www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org
Amnesty International welcomes PSNI approach to protests against proscription of Palestine Action
“This stands in marked contrast to the ‘arrest everyone’ response by the Metropolitan Police at the Defend our Juries protest in London.”
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
“This stands in marked contrast to the ‘arrest everyone’ response by the Metropolitan Police at the Defend our Juries protest in London.”
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
Amnesty International welcomes PSNI approach to protests against proscription of Palestine Action
Amnesty International has welcomed the approach of the PSNI to today’s Defend Our Juries rallies in Belfast and Derry, where “peaceful protests against the genocide in Gaza and the proscription of Pal...
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Amnesty International welcomes PSNI approach to protests against proscription of Palestine Action
“This stands in marked contrast to the ‘arrest everyone’ response by the Metropolitan Police at the Defend our Juries protest in London.”
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
“This stands in marked contrast to the ‘arrest everyone’ response by the Metropolitan Police at the Defend our Juries protest in London.”
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
Daughter of Holocaust survivor among protesters arrested in London over Palestine Action ban
Carolyn was one of many demonstrators carried out of Tavistock Square after she sat in silence holding an “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action” sign.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/daug...
Carolyn was one of many demonstrators carried out of Tavistock Square after she sat in silence holding an “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action” sign.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/daug...
Daughter of Holocaust survivor among protesters arrested at London rally over Palestine Action ban | LBC
Carolyn Gelenter, 67, was one of many demonstrators carried out of Tavistock Square after she sat in silence holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.”
www.lbc.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Daughter of Holocaust survivor among protesters arrested in London over Palestine Action ban
Carolyn was one of many demonstrators carried out of Tavistock Square after she sat in silence holding an “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action” sign.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/daug...
Carolyn was one of many demonstrators carried out of Tavistock Square after she sat in silence holding an “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action” sign.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/daug...
This friendly woman was arrested alongside her partner for the THIRD TIME under the Terrorism Act for simply holding a cardboard sign.
She confidently explains that “the Royal Courts of Justice will sort that out next week” as she is taken away in her motorised wheelchair.
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She confidently explains that “the Royal Courts of Justice will sort that out next week” as she is taken away in her motorised wheelchair.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This friendly woman was arrested alongside her partner for the THIRD TIME under the Terrorism Act for simply holding a cardboard sign.
She confidently explains that “the Royal Courts of Justice will sort that out next week” as she is taken away in her motorised wheelchair.
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She confidently explains that “the Royal Courts of Justice will sort that out next week” as she is taken away in her motorised wheelchair.
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People gathered in Tavistock Square Gardens, central London, for the Defend Our Juries protest, as police officers formed a queue to methodically arrest people sitting in silence holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.”
www.thenational.scot/news/2564278...
www.thenational.scot/news/2564278...
At least 90 arrests at major Palestine Action protest in London
At least 90 people have been arrested at a protest in London against the banning of Palestine Action as a terror group
www.thenational.scot
November 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
People gathered in Tavistock Square Gardens, central London, for the Defend Our Juries protest, as police officers formed a queue to methodically arrest people sitting in silence holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.”
www.thenational.scot/news/2564278...
www.thenational.scot/news/2564278...
Police arrest 90 protesters demonstrating against Palestine Action ban
Officers were seen carrying individuals out of the square, including one woman whose feet dragged across the ground. Surrounding demonstrators clapped and thanked those being led away.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Officers were seen carrying individuals out of the square, including one woman whose feet dragged across the ground. Surrounding demonstrators clapped and thanked those being led away.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Police arrest 90 protesters demonstrating against Palestine Action ban
Crowds gathered in Tavistock Square on Saturday, with many sitting on the grass holding signs reading: 'I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.'
www.dailymail.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Police arrest 90 protesters demonstrating against Palestine Action ban
Officers were seen carrying individuals out of the square, including one woman whose feet dragged across the ground. Surrounding demonstrators clapped and thanked those being led away.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Officers were seen carrying individuals out of the square, including one woman whose feet dragged across the ground. Surrounding demonstrators clapped and thanked those being led away.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
BREAKING: Prevent whistleblower warns Palestine Action ban could cause confusing/overwhelm of counter-terror referral scheme.
Palestine Action ban could lead to people being wrongly criminalised, the Home Office official says.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Palestine Action ban could lead to people being wrongly criminalised, the Home Office official says.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Palestine Action ban could lead to people being wrongly criminalised, Home Office official says
Exclusive: Member of homeland security group says anti-terrorism Prevent scheme risks being overwhelmed by Palestine advocates
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
BREAKING: Prevent whistleblower warns Palestine Action ban could cause confusing/overwhelm of counter-terror referral scheme.
Palestine Action ban could lead to people being wrongly criminalised, the Home Office official says.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Palestine Action ban could lead to people being wrongly criminalised, the Home Office official says.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...