Two Ealing Residents Face Palestine Action Charges
Were among over 100 arrested during Parliament Square demo
Demonstrators with signs supporting Palestine Action in Parliament Square. Picture: Novara Media
November 21, 2025
Two Ealing residents are among over 120 people facing charges under the Terrorism Act after taking part in a protest in Parliament Square on 9 August.
69-year-old Simon Milner Edwards and 26-year-old Tjalle Rumley will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court between 24 November and 9 December.
Counter Terrorism Policing London has now charged 254 people since July of this year after they expressed support for the proscribed group Palestine Action.
Palestine Action was declared a terrorist organisation earlier this year, meaning that public displays of support—including banners, chants, or symbols—can lead to prosecution.
The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised charges against those arrested at the August protest, with police continuing to investigate similar demonstrations held in September and October.
Those convicted face a maximum sentence of six months’ imprisonment. However, the repercussions extend far beyond prison time. A conviction is recorded by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), potentially affecting employment, especially in regulated professions.
Universities may refuse entry to courses requiring DBS checks and International travel could be restricted, with countries such as the US, Australia, Japan, and EU states likely to bar entry to those with terrorism-related convictions.Membership of professional bodies may be revoked, leading to disciplinary proceedings or removal from the profession.
Critics argue that proscription criminalises protest, while supporters of the ban say it is necessary to prevent intimidation and disruption by the group which had targeted defence facilities.
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