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Written question asked by Apsana Begum (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 26 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 July 2025 (named day). It was answered by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Friday, 4 July 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.

Palestine Action: RAF Brize Norton

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people (a) have been arrested, (b) have been charged, (c) have been convicted, (d) have been held on remand and (e) are serving a prison sentence for the activities detailed in her Written Statement of 23 June 2025 on Security, HCWS729.

Answer

Data provided by police shows that, between 30 July 2020 and 27 June 2025, there have been over 400 “direct actions” claimed by or identified with Palestine Action.

Police have made 750 arrests during this period, with 555 separate individuals arrested. Offences have included criminal damage, aggravated burglary, violent disorder, assault on emergency workers, actual bodily harm and gross bodily harm.

For many relevant cases, police investigations and court proceedings are ongoing.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
63033
Session
2024-26
Related items
Security
Monday, 23 June 2025
Written statements
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Administration of justice Crimes against property RAF Brize Norton Palestine Action
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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