Haroon Siddique

Haroon Siddique, The Guardian's legal affairs correspondent, and Audrey White, a 74-year-old activist from Liverpool, delve into the complexities surrounding Palestine Action's proscription as a terrorist organization. They discuss the impact of this classification on freedom of speech and the challenges activists face, including increased police surveillance and the psychological toll of arrests. Audrey shares her decades-long commitment to activism, emphasizing the critical need for collective action in the face of rising restrictions on protests and civil liberties.

Haroon Siddique, The Guardian's legal affairs correspondent, dives deep into the controversial classification of the protest group Palestine Action as terrorists by the UK government. They discuss Palestine Action’s disruptive tactics aimed at halting Israel's arms supply, raising poignant questions about civil liberties. Siddique shares insights on the implications of labeling activists as terrorists and the potential chilling effect on protests, alongside the political fallout and historical parallels to figures like Nelson Mandela.