MP protests in support of hunger strike prisoner

"I am urgently on my way to HMP Bronzefield. Palestine hunger striker Qesser Zuhrah, now on day 46, is being refused an ambulance by the prison. She is critically ill and at immediate risk of dying. I have contacted [Justice Secretary] David Lammy and [Health Secretary] Wes Streeting and received no response."

"The government proscribed Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act in July, making membership of or support of the group a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison."

"A spokesperson for HMP Bronzefield said it could not provide information about specific individuals but said all prisoners had full access to healthcare, including attendance to "external medical facilities if needed"."

MP Zarah Sultana protested outside HMP Bronzefield demanding urgent medical care and an ambulance for Qesser Zuhrah, who has refused food for 46 days and is described as critically ill and at immediate risk of dying. Qesser Zuhrah is on remand awaiting trial over a break-in at an Israeli defence firm linked to the proscribed group Palestine Action. The government proscribed Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act in July, making membership or support a criminal offence carrying up to 14 years in prison. HMP Bronzefield stated prisoners have full access to healthcare, including attendance to external medical facilities if needed.

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