A barrister represents his clients in court. Clients who are political dissidents. He now faces criminal prosecution for doing so.
Not Turkey.
Not Egypt.
Not Russia.
England.
Astonishing, deeply disturbing, and part of a long slide towards authoritarianism.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Palestine Action barrister’s p...
George Monbiot
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