News|Israel-Palestine conflictPalestine Action hunger strikers launch legal action against UK governmentLawyers of the group threaten court proceedings as top ministers refuse to meet them to discuss the protesters’ welfare.
London, United Kingdom – Legal representatives of activists associated with the protest group Palestine Action have formally notified the UK government following the justice secretary's refusal to engage with them.
London, United Kingdom – Legal representatives of activists associated with the protest group Palestine Action have formally notified the UK government following the justice secretary's refusal to engage with them.
Imran Khan & Partners sent a pre-claim letter on Mon, Dec 22, 2025, indicating potential legal action in the High Court if the government does not respond by the following day.
Since Nov 2, 2025, eight activists, aged between 20 and 31, have been participating in a hunger strike. Concerns regarding their health and safety have been rising.
The activists are detained in connection with alleged incidents at the UK subsidiary of Elbit Systems and a Royal Air Force base in Oxfordshire. Charges include burglary and violent disorder, which they deny.
The detainees' legal team seeks discussions with Justice Secretary David Lammy about prison conditions, emphasizing potential health risks. The UK government maintains that adequate medical protocols are in place for hunger strikers.
London, United Kingdom – Legal representatives of activists associated with the protest group Palestine Action have formally notified the UK government following the justice secretary's refusal to engage with them.
According to the lawyers, this hunger strike is the most significant in the UK since 1981, exceeding 51 days as of the current date.
Immediate bail and fair trial rights De-proscription of Palestine Action Closure of all Elbit sites End to alleged prison censorship
All detained individuals will have been imprisoned for over a year before trial, surpassing the typical six-month pre-trial detention period in the UK.
Human rights barrister Michael Mansfield has urged the government to engage with the detainees, citing fundamental rights concerns. Families have reported alleged mistreatment and inadequate care in detention facilities, claims the Ministry of Justice denies.
In a letter to the Ministry of Justice, Mansfield highlighted the need for urgent government intervention, criticizing the prolonged pre-trial delays and calling for immediate action to address the detainees' health concerns.
Nida Jafri, an associate of one detainee, intends to deliver Mansfield's letter and her own correspondence to the Ministry, emphasizing the critical health and human rights issues faced by the hunger strikers.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
