Amanda Kelly

Amanda Kelly, 31, is one of five Palestine Action activists who are facing potential terrorism-linked sentencing in the UK. The group, which also includes Brendon O’Hagan, Hmeera Atiqnisar, Mohammed Malik, and Alma Yaniv, was found guilty of causing significant damage to a Barclays Bank branch in Burnley in August 2024. The activists were accused of breaking windows and throwing red paint at the bank, resulting in an estimated £212,000 in damages. The protest targeted Barclays due to its alleged financial ties to Israel. A court was set to rule on whether terrorism sentencing provisions could be applied to the group. This development is significant as it highlights a potential escalation in how authorities are treating protests against companies perceived to be supporting certain geopolitical actions, with activists potentially facing more severe penalties than standard criminal damage charges.