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Kent police apologise to protester threatened with arrest for holding Palestine flag

Force agrees to pay damages to Laura Murton, 43, who also had sign saying ‘Israel is committing genocide’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025

UK rights watchdog warns against ‘heavy-handed’ policing of Gaza protests

EHRC calls for clearer guidance for officers to avoid a ‘chilling effect’ on freedom of expression

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2025

Pro-Palestine protester threatened with arrest takes legal action against Kent police

Laura Murton seeks damages and apology after police said her demonstration expressed support for banned Palestine Action

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025

'Disturbed': MP hits out after armed police threaten peaceful pro-Palestine protester

AN MP has said she was “disturbed” to see her constituent threatened by armed police for holding a Palestinian flag.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2025

Armed police threaten woman with terror charge for holding Palestinian flag

ARMED police threatened a peaceful protester for holding a Palestinian flag and having signs saying “Free Gaza” and “Israel is committing…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2025

Armed police threatened to arrest Kent protester for holding Palestinian flag

Officers accused Laura Murton who also had a sign saying ‘Free Gaza’ of supporting a proscribed organisation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025