Palestine Action trial lawyer’s prosecution criticised as ‘chilling’ for profession
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Leading human rights barrister Rajiv Menon KC faces prosecution for contempt of court due to his closing speech in the trial of six Palestine Action activists. The charge alleges he breached judicial directions during a case involving a 2024 protest at an Elbit Systems UK arms factory. The chair of the Criminal Bar Association condemned the prosecution as 'chilling,' arguing it has instilled fear among lawyers about performing their duties. Menon is scheduled to stand trial next week.
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Rajiv Menon KC accused of breaching judge's directions.
Rajiv Menon KC is charged with contempt of court over his closing speech.
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Rajiv Menon KC is a leading human rights barrister.
The Guardian- Rajiv Menon KC accused of breaching judge's directions.
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Loaded language removed<p>CBA chair says contempt charge over closing speech by Rajiv Menon KC has left lawyers fearful of doing their job</p><p>The prosecution of a leading human rights barrister for contempt of court over his closing speech during a trial of Palestine Action activists has left lawyers fearful of doing their job, the chair of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) has said.</p><p>Rajiv Menon KC is due to…
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Rajiv Menon KC is a leading human rights barrister.
The GuardianThe chair of the Criminal Bar Association said the prosecution has left lawyers fearful of doing their job.
The GuardianRajiv Menon KC is charged with contempt of court over his closing speech.
The GuardianThe charge relates to breaching judge's directions in the trial of six people for a 2024 protest at an arms factory of Elbit Systems UK in Filton, near Bristol.
The GuardianRajiv Menon KC is due to stand trial next week.
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