Khaberni - About 30 individuals appeared in a London court on Wednesday under anti-terrorism laws for supporting the "Palestine Action" movement, which was banned by the government last July.
More than two thousand individuals were detained for showing support for the organization during protests since its ban, according to protest organizers.
The corridors of Westminster Magistrate's Court were packed as several of the accused attended the arraignment sessions on Wednesday morning, accompanied by their supporters.
The latest hearings, following the appearance of the first three defendants in court last month, involve about 30 individuals including a 59-year-old retired engineer and a 30-year-old baker.
The defendants were arrested during the initial protests in July, which were organized after the organization's ban came into effect. They are all accused of carrying banners or wearing shirts that bore the slogan "I support Palestine Action".
Their trials are expected to take place after March 2026, according to what the judge revealed on Wednesday. They could face up to six months in prison.
The retired engineer, Anthony Harvey, told the judge in the courtroom, "Protesting against the incitement of genocide is not terrorism, it is humanity."
Violation of Fundamental Rights
It is noted that Britain has seen numerous demonstrations against the genocide committed by the Israeli occupation in Gaza over two years.
The retired social worker Trudi Werner, who was detained during a demonstration last August and is scheduled to appear in court next month, attended the trial.
The prosecutions were described as an "overreaction" by the government and a "violation of our human rights."
London accuses the organization of rioting and damaging properties affiliated with the air force.
The ban on the organization has sparked widespread criticism from human rights defenders.
The Council of Europe expressed concern about the "large numbers" of arrests.
In a letter to the British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, the Commissioner of Human Rights, Michael O'Flaherty, stated that London needs to conduct a "comprehensive review" of its procedures for managing such protests.
