'The British State is On Edge': Kneecap's Second Day in Court Sees Police Action and Legal Wrangling - 21/08/2025
If Mo Chara’s last appearance before a British court was marked by a party-like atmosphere, yesterday's was a more serious affair, if still just as loud. This vibe shift was clear both inside and outside the courtroom with Met Police confirming that a man was arrested outside on suspicion of supporting Palestine Action. The newly proscribed organisation has become a lightning rod for the debate around pro-Palestine activism in the UK, with hundreds arrested since it became listed as a terror organisation on 5 July, putting it on a par with organisations like Islamic State and al-Qaeda. Ronan…
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