Mmastodon WarTerrorism first seen 10 h ago, last 29 min ago, peak #1

Questions over arrest for holding Palestine Action sign

Original: It all looks a little odd. The British police wouldn't normally release terrorist suspects on bail within a couple of da

Commenters are questioning the case of someone arrested in Britain over a protest sign referencing Palestine Action, pointing out that UK police rarely release terrorist suspects on bail within days unless the case is weak. The discussion centres on whether holding a placard at a protest can justify detention under terrorism laws, and critics say the handling looks disproportionate and legally odd.

Why now: Fresh arrests linked to Palestine Action protests under UK terrorism laws have drawn concern about free speech and police overreach.

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• It all looks a little odd. The British police wouldn't normally release terrorist suspects on bail within a couple of days unless their case was extraordinarily weak. Apparently standing in a protest holding a sign saying Palestinian action can get you banged up without bail… · X31Andy@mastodon.green · 14

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