The Latest Breaking News from Rajiv Menon KC

We are shocked that Palestine Action barrister faces contempt proceedings

Letters: Former clients of Rajiv Menon KC, including Tariq Ali and Hillsborough family members Margaret Aspinall and Sue Roberts, say the charges against him must be dropped. Plus a letter from Andrew Smith

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Think our basic rights are safe? In the age of oligarchs and corporate lobbying, think again

The global assault on our freedoms is coming ever closer to home. Just look at the sinister prosecution of UK lawyer Rajiv Menon, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

One day, your life and future may depend on a jury. The integrity of that legal process is in peril right now

When a barrister is cited for contempt because of his argument to a jury, as happened in a Palestine Action trial, the risks affect us all, says Imran Khan KC

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Barrister in Palestine Action trial wins contempt of court appeal

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The Independent UK · May 13

Palestine Action barrister wins appeal against contempt of court charge over trial speech

Rajiv Menon KC clashed with the judge in the first trial of six Palestine Action activists

The Independent UK · May 13

Palestine Action trial lawyer wins appeal against contempt of court charge

Rajiv Menon KC was accused of breaching judge’s directions with his closing speech at trial of six activists

The Guardian - UK · May 12

Barrister in Palestine Action trial facing contempt of court proceedings

Rajiv Menon KC accused of defying judge’s orders to not inform jury of right to acquit on basis of conscience

The Guardian - UK · May 5

Palestine Action activist compared to suffragettes in court

Charlotte Head, who is accused of taking part in a break-in at Israeli defence firm, is called a ‘remarkable woman’ by her barrister

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

Police began spying on Stephen Lawrence campaign ‘almost at once’ after murder

A lawyer for Stephen’s father Neville said the family were targeted by undercover police at times of ‘the utmost sensitivity’.

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

Prison guard jailed for sex on camera with inmate at HMP Wandsworth

Linda De Sousa Abreu called herself a ‘gangster’ after sex with a serial burglar inside Wandsworth Prison

Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2025