Prisoners & Detainees
British grandmother arrested for defying Palestine Action ban
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Margaret Owen, 94, was arrested under the Terrorism Act in the United Kingdom for violating a ban on Palestine Action, according to Defend Our Juries, Middle East Eye reported. The arrest marks another detention for the elderly activist in connection with protests against the organization's prohibition.
Owen's arrest occurred during a demonstration against the enforcement of the Palestine Action ban. The UK has prohibited Palestine Action, a group that has staged protests and disruptions targeting Israeli-linked companies and institutions.
