Tim Crosland was arrested under the Terrorism Act for supporting Palestine Action. He has undergone a transformation from a barrister in senior government roles to a radical activist. He believes significant change cannot happen from within government structures, reflecting on the disparity between government rhetoric on human rights and reality. A co-founder of Defend Our Juries, he encourages protests against genocide and anticipates more demonstrations where hundreds may risk arrest. Crosland's background includes attending a prestigious school and studying law after a classics degree at Oxford.
"Over time, I came to the conclusion that no, you do not make substantial change from the inside. You can delude yourself that you're making an impact and then you can look back and see that it's just gone back to where it was."
"I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action. The moment is also a milestone in a personal gamekeeper turned poacher journey that has taken him from being a barrister holding senior positions at the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) and National Crime Agency (NCA), to being a radical activist using street protest to challenge the will of the state."
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