# Judge Johnson

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-15**: Expected High Court appeal ruling — The London High Court is scheduled to rule on the lawfulness of Palestine Action's proscription after having previously found it unlawful.
- **2026-06-12**: Sentencing of four activists — At Woolwich Crown Court, Judge Johnson sentences the four activists to prison terms of up to 7 years 8 months; over 100 protesters arrested outside.
- **2025-07**: Mass arrests of supporters — Between July and September 2025, over 1,600 people are arrested in connection with protests supporting Palestine Action.
- **2025**: Proscription of Palestine Action — The UK government designates Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, criminalizing support for the group.
- **2024**: Raid on Elbit Systems Bristol factory — Palestine Action activists break in, cause £1.2M damage, and injure a police officer who suffers a broken back.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### UK Judge Sentences Activists as Terrorists in £1.2M Defense Firm Raid
2026-08-04 12:43:24 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The sentencing of four Palestine Action activists under terrorism legislation for sabotaging an Israeli defense factory sets a significant legal precedent, while a pending High Court appeal on the group's proscription raises constitutional questions about executive power over protest rights.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/uk-judge-sentences-activists-terrorists-elbit-raid-legal

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