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Judge Rules Police Raid on Journalist Unlawful, Sparks Outrage

5/30/2025

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A London judge has declared the police raid on journalist Asa Winstanley’s home unlawful, striking a blow to the Starmer government's efforts to silence pro-Palestinian voices. The police's seizure of devices without proper warrants raises serious concerns, prompting Winstanley to seek an apology and compensation for the disruption to his vital work.

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A London judge has declared the police raid on journalist Asa Winstanley’s home unlawful, striking a blow to the Starmer government's efforts to silence pro-Palestinian voices. The police's seizure of devices without proper warrants raises serious concerns, prompting Winstanley to seek an apology and compensation for the disruption to his vital work.