UK: Footage used in Palestine Action trial contains 'perceived gaps', court hears

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In a UK court, defense counsel argued that security footage presented in the trial of six Palestine Action activists contains "perceived gaps" and a system "not fit for purpose." The activists face charges related to a break-in at an Israeli-owned arms factory in August 2024, with one defendant also accused of assaulting a police officer.

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Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Fri, 04/17/2026 - 16:05 Police officer tasked with retrieving videos of the raid on an Elbit Systems factory says the company's CCTV system was 'not fit for purpose' A van allegedly used by Palestine Action to break into the Elbit Systems factory in Bristol (X) Off Footage used in the trial of six Palestine Action activists facing charges connected to a break-in to an Israeli-owned arms factory contains "perceived gaps", a UK court has heard. Defendants Charlotte

UK: Footage used in Palestine Action trial contains 'perceived gaps', court hears

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