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Arrests of peaceful demonstrators ‘deeply disturbing,’ say Scottish Greens
SCOTTISH Greens have condemned the arrests of Palestine solidarity protesters after an Edinburgh demonstration. The 12, who rallied outside the US consulate on October 31, have been charged with terro
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The 12, who rallied outside the US consulate on October 31, have been charged with terrorism offences, some for holding placards stating “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine action.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson warned “extensive inquiries remain ongoing and further action will be taken as appropriate,” but Scottish Green justice spokesperson Maggie Chapman branded the arrests “deeply disturbing.”
She said: “We should all be alarmed by the idea that holding a placard or wearing a T-shirt at a peaceful demonstration could result in someone being investigated and charged under terrorism legislation.
“The right to peaceful protest and freedom of expression are fundamental.
“They should be protected, not undermined by laws that are being used to criminalise people for speaking out against injustice.
“We also must not forget that there are international arrest warrants out for senior Israeli politicians and clear evidence that war crimes have been committed by the Israeli state.
“The UK government must urgently review its decision to proscribe Palestine Action and take steps to lift this deeply concerning ban.”
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