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Pro-Palestinian Activists' Harassment Convictions Overturned in Court

11/20/2025

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Ayeshah Behit and Hiba Ahmed, two pro-Palestinian activists, had harassment convictions overturned by Cardiff Crown Court.
They were initially found guilty for actions during a confrontation with Labour MP Alex Davies-Jones while she campaigned.
The activists argued they were exercising their right to free speech.
Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke said the prosecutions were unnecessary.
Lloyd-Clarke described their actions as a "planned and well-orchestrated campaign" aimed at harming Davies-Jones's electoral prospects.

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Ayeshah Behit and Hiba Ahmed, two pro-Palestinian activists, had harassment convictions overturned by Cardiff Crown Court.
They were initially found guilty for actions during a confrontation with Labour MP Alex Davies-Jones while she campaigned.
The activists argued they were exercising their right to free speech.
Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke said the prosecutions were unnecessary.
Lloyd-Clarke described their actions as a "planned and well-orchestrated campaign" aimed at harming Davies-Jones's electoral prospects.