At a Quaker meeting house in London, six young women convened to discuss the climate crisis and the situation in Gaza. Their gathering was disrupted when armed Metropolitan police raided the venue, arresting the activists on suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance. The raid, seen as overly forceful by many observers, has been met with criticism from various groups. The harsh treatment included long detentions and the seizure of personal belongings, prompting a broader discussion about policing practices and justice for youth activists in religious spaces.
On the table were cups of jasmine tea, ginger biscuits and a selection of vegan cheese straws.
The raid, described as intelligence-led, was targeting the protest group Youth Demand.
The need for such a severe course of action, meted out in a place of worship, remains a concern.
I was the last one to be taken into custody, said Ali, the youngest of the six women.
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