"Appearing at Westminster magistrates court in central London on Tuesday, the three all denied the same charge of displaying an article, namely a placard, in a public place, arousing reasonable suspicion that they are a supporter of a proscribed organisation, contrary to section 13 (1) of the Terrorism Act 2000. The defendants, who appeared before the chief magistrate, Paul Goldspring, were allowed to sit outside the dock as two are hard of hearing and hearing loops could not be found for them."
"Since the ban on Palestine Action came into effect on 5 July, 138 people in England and Wales have been charged with showing support for the group, out of more than 1,600 people arrested. The three in court on Tuesday were all arrested at a demonstration in Parliament Square, central London, on the day the ban took effect. They could face a maximum sentence of six months in jail and/or a fine if convicted."
Jeremy Shippam, 72, of Yapton, Judit Murray, 71, of West Ewell, and Fiona Maclean, 53, of Hackney pleaded not guilty to a charge under section 13(1) of the Terrorism Act 2000 for displaying a placard in public that allegedly aroused reasonable suspicion of support for a proscribed organisation. The placards were reported to read I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action. The three were arrested at a Parliament Square demonstration on 5 July when the ban on Palestine Action came into effect. Since then 138 people have been charged out of more than 1,600 arrested across England and Wales. The defendants were released on conditional bail until 16 March and face a maximum of six months in jail and/or a fine if convicted. Protesters gathered outside the court and a further protest opposing proscription is scheduled for 4 October.
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