UK accused of ‘intimidation tactics’ against bailed pro-Palestine activists

Al Jazeera · 🇶🇦 public Qatar · Mar 31, 2026 · 1104 words · By Anealla Safdar

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UK accused of ‘intimidation tactics’ against bailed pro-Palestine activists In the space of a week, two young women linked to Palestine Action have been arrested in the United Kingdom.

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What happened

UK accused of ‘intimidation tactics’ against bailed pro-Palestine activists In the space of a week, two young women linked to Palestine Action have been arrested in the United Kingdom.

Why it matters

London, United Kingdom – Civil rights groups and Palestine solidarity campaigners are accusing the United Kingdom of “intimidation tactics” after two young pro-Palestinian activists were recently arrested while on bail.

Common ground

On Monday, 21-year-old Qesser Zuhrah was detained after sharing a social media post calling on people to take “direct action”.

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Claim 1: “Qesser Zuhrah was detained after sharing a social media post calling on people to take ‘direct action’”

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Two separate web search results confirm that Qesser Zuhrah was arrested after posting on social media, specifically citing an Instagram story calling for 'direct action'.

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web search NEUTRAL — London, United Kingdom - Qesser Zuhrah, a young pro-Palestine activist who was released on bail last month, has been arrested again. In footage shared on social media, the 21-year-old is seen on ...
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/uk-pro-palestine-ac…

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web search NEUTRAL — Palestine Action hunger striker arrested in dawn raid by masked police Campaigners report that 21-year-old Qesser Zuhrah's arrest came after she posted an Instagram story calling for 'direct action'
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/palestine-action-hunger-s…

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web search NEUTRAL — Credit: X A pro-Palestine activist linked to direct action against Israeli defence sites has been charged following a counter-terrorism investigation after being arrested at her home in Watford. Qesse…
https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/pro-palestine-activist-charged-…

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Claim 2: “Audrey Corno was arrested for tampering with her electronic tag in breach of bail conditions”

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Multiple web search results report that Audrey Corno was arrested and accused of tampering with her electronic tag in breach of bail conditions.

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web search NEUTRAL — 490 likes, 10 comments - artistsonthefrontline on May 19, 2025: "Audrey Corno is a 22 year old artist and co-founder of Moi Ko Theatre based in London. On the 17th April - Palestinian Prisoners Day - …
https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ1KXFOtny8/

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2025 · Corno was one of two actionists arrested in mid April after they shut down Grid Defence Systems, suppliers to Israel's biggest weapons producer, Elbit Systems. In her statement Audrey re…
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1807818516430960

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web search NEUTRAL — Corno, 23, was arrested by plainclothes police officers in south London, accused of tampering with her electronic tag in breach of bail conditions – a charge she denies.
https://www.discoverheadlines.com/2026/03/uk-arrests-pro-pal…

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Claim 3: “UK accused of ‘intimidation tactics’ against bailed pro-Palestine activists”

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Multiple web search results report that civil rights groups and campaigners are accusing the UK government of using 'intimidation tactics' against pro-Palestine activists, particularly after arrests while on bail.

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web search NEUTRAL — Activists Decry UK's 'Intimidation Tactics' Against Pro-Palestine Advocates. March 31, 2026.A growing number of pro-Palestine activists in the UK have accused the government of employing intimidation …
https://signalfeed.co/en/article/activists-decry-uk-s-intimi…

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web search NEUTRAL — Councillors have accused the PSC of using intimidation tactics to pressure them into backing the pledge. The group said it would make public which councillors had signed up "so voters know if their re…
https://www.gbnews.com/news/palestine-activists-intimidate-c…

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web search NEUTRAL — London, United Kingdom – Civil rights groups and Palestine solidarity campaigners are accusing the United Kingdom of “intimidation tactics” after two young pro-Palestinian activists were recently arre…
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/uk-accused-intimida…

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Claim 4: “A court is expected to rule on the case of Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham accused of breaching protest restrictions”

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Claim 5: “The UK government is preparing to appeal the High Court’s ruling on Palestine Action’s designation”

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Claim 6: “Counterterrorism police charged Zuhrah with ‘encouraging or assisting’ criminal damage”

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Claim 7: “Since Israel’s attack on Gaza began in October 2023, tens of thousands of Britons have rallied in support of Palestine”

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Claim 8: “Zuhrah was granted bail again on Tuesday and is due to appear in court on April 17”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Qesser Zuhrah was granted bail again and that her next court appearance was scheduled for April 17.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Prisoners for Palestine hunger strike was a hunger strike in the United Kingdom that began on 2 November 2025, undertaken by 8 people incarcerated for alleged pro-Palestine protest action. The hun…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Prisoners_for_Palestine_h…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A list of events relating to politics and government in the United Kingdom during 2025.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_in_United_Kingdom_politic…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — As a result of the Gaza war, following the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel, nationwide protests occurred across the UK. These demonstrations occurred as part of a broader movement of Gaza wa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_war_protests_in_the_Unite…

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Claim 9: “The High Court ruled in February that the UK’s ban on Palestine Action as a ‘terrorist’ organisation was unlawful”

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Multiple web search results report that the High Court ruled the government's designation of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was unlawful. The sources also note that the ban remains in place pending appeal.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Defend Our Juries is a UK-based activist group formed in 2020 by, among others, former government lawyer Tim Crosland (following his contempt of court case regarding Heathrow expansion). It exists to…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defend_Our_Juries

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Huda Ammori (born 17 March 1994) is a British activist known for co-founding the group, Palestine Action. The UK government proscribed the group a terrorist organisation in 2025; by October, over 2000…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huda_Ammori

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Palestine Action is a British pro-Palestinian direct action network. Founded in 2020 with the stated goal of ending global participation in Israel's "genocidal and apartheid regime", the organisation …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestine_Action

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Claim 10: “Two young women linked to Palestine Action have been arrested in the United Kingdom”

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Multiple web search results confirm that two young women linked to Palestine Action were arrested in the UK while on bail. Additionally, other sources mention arrests of multiple activists linked to the group.

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Claim 11: “Corno was released hours after being arrested for a second time”

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Two web search results discuss Audrey Corno's status while on bail or imprisoned, but neither explicitly states she was 'released hours after being arrested for a second time.' The context suggests ongoing legal issues rather than a specific immediate release following a second arrest.

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web search NEUTRAL — Audrey Corno, 23, who is on bail awaiting two trials for alleged Palestine Action protests pre-proscription, said: "She [Hoxha] was arrested in November 2024, way before proscription so it's completel…
https://ptelegraph.com/europe/uk/palestine-action-prisoners-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Audrey Corno, who is on bail awaiting two trials for alleged Palestine Action protests before the proscription, said: "She (Hoxha) was arrested in November 2024, way before proscription, so it ...
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2616988/world

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web search NEUTRAL — In a statement from Palestine Action actionist, Audrey Corno that was recorded last month and recently released she expressed her unwavering loyalty to the Palestinian cause while being imprisoned and…
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1807818516430960

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Claim 12: “YouGov polling found one in three Britons has ‘no sympathy at all for the Israeli side’ in the conflict”

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No evidence was gathered from the web search or Wikipedia regarding YouGov polling data indicating that 33% of Britons have no sympathy for the Israeli side in the conflict. The evidence count for this claim is 0.

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Claim 13: “Thousands of peaceful protesters have been arrested for displaying signs supporting Palestine Action”

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Claim 14: “Corno was previously accused of offences related to a June 2024 break-in at GRiD Defence Systems”

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Claim 15: “Human Rights Watch reported disproportionate targeting of Palestine protesters and climate activists”

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Claim 16: “The Filton 24 activists were acquitted of aggravated burglary charges”

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Multiple web search results and Wikipedia entries confirm that all defendants in the Filton 24 case were acquitted of aggravated burglary charges because prosecutors lacked evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Filton Elbit Systems break-in was a high-profile direct action carried out by members of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action on 6 August 2024 at the Elbit Systems UK facility at the Az…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Filton_Elbit_Systems_brea…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Filton is a suburban town and civil parish in South Gloucestershire, England, 6 miles (10 km) north of Bristol. Along with nearby Patchway and Bradley Stoke, Filton forms part of the Bristol urban are…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filton

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Filton Abbey Wood railway station serves the town of Filton in South Gloucestershire, England; it is located 4.4 miles (7.1 km) from Bristol Temple Meads. There are four platforms but minimal faciliti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filton_Abbey_Wood_railway_stat…

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Claim 17: “Palestine Action supporters arrested as London’s Met Police reverse policy”

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While Wikipedia provides general information about Palestine Action and related protests, none of the gathered evidence explicitly states that London police reversed their policy to arrest Palestine Action protesters *following a court ruling*. The evidence is too general to confirm this specific policy reversal.

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Claim 18: “Palestine Action claims GRiD Defence Systems supplies the Israeli military”

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Claim 19: “Zuhrah is a member of the ‘Filton 24’ collective accused of breaking into an Elbit Systems UK facility”

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