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UK Government Faces Backlash Over Hunger Striker Treatment
1/8/2026
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- The UK government faces criticism for its handling of hunger strikers, including three prisoners labeled terrorists despite ordinary criminal charges.
- Justice Minister Jake Richards dismissed calls for dialogue, saying it would encourage more hunger strikes.
- Lawyers and medical professionals warn of a medical emergency.
- UN rapporteurs have raised concerns about human rights violations in the treatment of these prisoners.
