British police raided the home of 84-year-old retired priest Sue Parfitt, known for her climate change and pro-Palestine activism. The raid occurred on Friday, according to the campaign group Defend Our Juries.
The raid on an elderly activist's home highlights ongoing tensions and police actions related to climate and pro-Palestine activism in the UK, raising questions about the use of police resources and the impact on civil liberties.
British police raided the home of 84-year-old retired priest Sue Parfitt on Friday, according to the campaign group Defend Our Juries. Parfitt is known for her activism concerning climate change and Palestine. She has previously supported the direct action group Palestine Action and attended a peaceful protest with environmental activists Just Stop Oil on Wednesday. Middle East Eye has reported on raids of Palestine Action activists' homes by British counter-terrorism police. Pressure is reportedly growing on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to rescind the ban on Palestine Action, which is consuming significant police resources.