The UK has used its Terrorism Law to detain journalists and activists expressing critical views of its foreign policy toward Israel
Four UN Special Rapporteurs have written a letter to the UK government demanding an explanation for its recent persecution of multiple journalists and political activists under the pretext of the Terrorism Act.
The letter states that the journalists and activists who have been detained by UK authorities appear to have no credible connection to “terrorist” or “hostile” activity.
The letter referenced the cases of journalists Johanna Ross (Ganyukova), The Cradle contributor Kit Klarenberg, Craig Murray, Richard Barnard, and Richard Medhurst. All have been detained at various times by UK authorities after criticizing Israel’s genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, NATO policy toward Russia, or both.
The UN letter is signed by Ben Saul, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism; Irene Khan, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression; Gina Romero, Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, and Ana Brian Nougrères, Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy.
The letter expressed concern that the UK terrorism law, which prevents providing support to designated terror groups, is overly vague and broad. It allows authorities to detain journalists for expressing views critical of UK foreign policy. (more...)
UN censures London for misuse of terrorism laws to silence pro-Palestine voices
This is pretty amazing - UN special rapporteurs have expressed grave concern about the UK's detention and arrest of independent journalists and activists - including myself - under counter-terror legislation, and demanded answers from the government. Let's see what happens... https://t.co/BaRsXCpPCC pic.twitter.com/FXlBjYkk6A
— Kit Klarenberg 🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻 (@KitKlarenberg) February 6, 2025
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