Palestine Action activist compared to suffragettes in court

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Haroon Siddique Legal correspondentJanuary 8, 2026 at 08:46 PM

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Charlotte Head, a Palestine Action activist, is on trial at Woolwich Crown Court, accused of aggravated burglary, criminal damage, and violent disorder at an Elbit Systems factory in Filton on August 6, 2024, along with five co-defendants. Head's barrister likened her activism to that of the suffragettes, highlighting her dedication and challenging the perception of her actions. The defense argued that any violence was unplanned and that Elbit Systems plays a role in the deaths of Palestinians. The prosecution rejected the claim that Corner's use of a sledgehammer against a police officer was self-defense, arguing the force used was excessive and unrelated to protecting others. The six defendants deny the charges.

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Calais 30% Leona Kamio 50% Fatema Rajwani 50% Zoe Rogers 50% Jordan Devlin 50% Kate Evans ×250% Samuel Corner ×260% Deanna Heer KC 60% Rajiv Menon KC ×270% Palestine Action ×280% Elbit Systems ×380% Charlotte Head ×490%

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palestine action 90% elbit systems 80% activist 80% court 70% protest 70% criminal damage 60% suffragettes 60% israeli defence firm 50% violent disorder 50% direct action 40%

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