Dates Listed Below:

April 6th 2021

Plea hearing for the #Kingsway5 activists who covered Elbit’s HQ in London (77 Kingsway) in blood-red paint during a protest. They are facing charges of “conspiracy to commit criminal damage”

Time: 10.00am

Location: Southwark Crown Court, 1 English Grounds, London, SE1 2HU

April 15th 

Caroline Brouard, Palestine Action activist, is facing possible charges of “blackmail” after being arrested and released under bail in January. They are due to answer bail and discover whether they are being charged or not on this date. 

Time: 10am

Location: Charing Cross Police Station, Agar St, Charing Cross, London WC2N 4JP

May 17th (listed until May 25th)

5 activists who occupied the roof of Elbit’s subsidiary, UAV Engines in Shenstone, are facing trial against Elbit. They are charged with “criminal damage” of over £30,000. Their action saw the factory close for at least two weeks – totalling £450,000 in losses for Elbit Systems. 

Time: 9.30am

Location: Stafford Crown Court, The Combined Court Centre, Victoria Square, Stafford ST16 2QQ

June 1st 

Richard Barnard, co-founder of Palestine Action, is due to return after over 4 months of police bail, facing possible charges of “Blackmail”. His police bail restricted him from entering Greater Manchester, Staffordshire & the City of London. 

Time: 11.00am

Location: Charing Cross Police Station, Agar St, Charing Cross, London WC2N 4JP