英国积极分子于2024年宣告布里斯托尔工厂与巴勒斯坦行动有关的破门而入无罪。
UK activists acquitted in 2024 Bristol factory break-in linked to Palestine Action.
六名与被禁组织巴勒斯坦行动有关的英国活动人士在布里斯托尔的Elbit系统工厂被判无罪,
Six UK activists linked to the banned group Palestine Action were acquitted of aggravated burglary and violent disorder after a 12-week trial over a 2024 break-in at an Elbit Systems factory in Bristol.
他们用一辆监狱面包车作为撞车,侵入现场,损坏无人机和计算机,并面临包括刑事损害和严重身体伤害在内的指控。
Using a prison van as a battering ram, they breached the site, damaged drones and computers, and faced charges including criminal damage and grievous bodily harm.
经过36小时34分钟的审议,陪审团无法就包括暴力骚乱和刑事损害在内的所有罪名作出判决,但裁定所有被告在主要指控上无罪。
The jury, after 36 hours and 34 minutes of deliberation, could not reach verdicts on all counts, including violent disorder and criminal damage, but found all defendants not guilty on the main charges.
检察官认为,该团体意图进行暴力和破坏财产,而辩护律师则说,这些行动是对加沙使用的武器的非暴力抗议。
Prosecutors argued the group intended violence and property destruction, while defense lawyers said the actions were non-violent protests against weapons used in Gaza.
法官承认陪审团疲劳,并结束了评议,赞扬了他们的服务。
The judge acknowledged jury fatigue and ended deliberations, praising their service.
支持者欢呼该判决是良心和司法独立的胜利。
Supporters hailed the verdict as a victory for conscience and judicial independence.