Chris Nineham

Chris Nineham, 63, is the vice-chair of the Stop the War Coalition in the UK. He is newsworthy due to his recent conviction, alongside Ben Jamal of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), for breaching protest conditions imposed on a pro-Palestine demonstration. This conviction has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the right to protest in the UK, particularly in relation to Palestine solidarity activism. The trial and its outcome are seen by some as an example of politicized policing and a broader effort to curb free assembly. The case is relevant as it highlights the tensions surrounding pro-Palestine activism in the UK and the limitations being placed on protest rights, as well as broader concerns about the politicization of policing decisions.