Palestine Action activists seek to overturn sentences after being jailed for causing £1.2m in damages

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Four Palestine Action activists received prison sentences ranging from four years and eight months to seven years and eight months for damaging Elbit Systems' UK facility and assaulting a police officer.
The activists are seeking to appeal their sentences, arguing the classification of their actions as having a terrorist connection is legally wrong and has led to excessive punishments.
The classification means defendants must serve longer periods before release eligibility and face extended terrorist notification requirements.
The defense contends the activists intended to damage equipment destined for international conflict, not influence the government or intimidate the public.
One activist, Charlotte Head, stated the case was politically manipulated to support the government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action.
Human rights barrister Michael Mansfield KC criticized the sentences, arguing defendants can be sentenced as terrorists without a jury determining that allegation.

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