Palestine Action trial lawyer’s prosecution criticised as ‘chilling’ for profession
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Palestine Action trial lawyer’s prosecution criticised as ‘chilling’ for profession

CBA chair says contempt charge over closing speech by Rajiv Menon KC has left lawyers fearful of doing their jobThe prosecution of a leading human rights barrister for contempt of court over his closing speech during a trial of Palestine Action activists has left lawyers fearful of doing their job, the chair of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) has said.Rajiv Menon KC is due to stand trial next week, accused of breaching the judge’s directions in the trial of six people for a 2024 direct action

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The Guardian World — The Guardian World
23 July 2026
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