Irish woman Describes 'Dystopian' Experience of Arrest at Palestine Action Protest in London - 12/08/2025
An Irish woman who was among the 532 arrested in London over the weekend for carrying placards opposing the banning of the activist group Palestine Action has described the "dystopian" experience of her arrest. Limerick native Sinéad Ní Shiacáis travelled to London to join the peaceful protest. Metropolitan Police carried out a mass arrest that detained anyone carrying a sign saying, 'I oppose genocide, I support Palestinian Action'.Sinead is a climate campaigner, and she said her experience in London was the opposite of how protesters were treated at rallies she previously attended.Sinead…
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