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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch

Palestine Action hunger strikers begin legal action against government after activists are hospitalised

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has been sent a pre-action letter (Lucy North/PA) - (PA Wire)

Palestine Action hunger strikers have initiated legal proceedings against the government as they accuse it of abandoning its own prison safety policy framework.

A legal firm representing the activists has submitted a pre-action letter to Justice Secretary David Lammy as several imprisoned members, including one who has refused food for 51 days, have been hospitalised due to rapidly deteriorating health.

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