UK charges pro-Palestine group members under terrorism law
Al Jazeera
Palestine Action members are accused of burglary, violent disorder at building belonging to Israeli defence firm Elbit.
British counterterrorism police have charged seven people with violent disorder over a break-in at a building belonging to Israeli defence firm Elbit in southwest England.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Tuesday that seven people, aged between 20 and 51, have been charged with criminal damage, violent disorder and aggravated burglary over an incident at the Elbit Systems premises in South Gloucestershire on August 6.
“On the facts of this case, the CPS will be submitting to the court that these offences have a terrorist connection,” the CPS said in a statement.
Members of Palestine Action were due to appear at London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court later on Tuesday.
Avon and Somerset Police said the group forced its way into the building and “seriously assaulted” staff after smashing the gate with a vehicle and driving into the compound.
