On 4th December Sultana Tafadar KC, Barrister, Counter Terrorism & National Security Specialist from No5 Barristers Chambers, Simon Crowther, Legal Adviser, Amnesty International and Lex Korte, Legal Coordinator, Defend Our Juries will present the following Webinar:
Interpreting the Reach of Terrorism Law in Protest Contexts
In a landmark shift, peaceful protestors are now being charged under terrorism legislation — a development that raises profound constitutional and legal questions.
This webinar examines how terrorism laws are being applied to acts of protest, what legal thresholds are being relied upon, and what this means for democratic accountability and the justice system.
Using the Defend Our Juries prosecutions as a reference point, we will explore:
- How “terrorism” is defined and interpreted in law.
- The implications of extending terrorism frameworks to non-violent activism.
- How protest cases have traditionally been dealt with — from public order and contempt frameworks to civil injunctions — and what the current shift represents.
- The impact on freedom of expression, association, and the independence of the jury system.
- The broader constitutional consequences for protest and public confidence in justice.
Speakers:
- Sultana Tafadar KC, Barrister, Counter Terrorism & National Security Specialist No5 Barristers Chambers
- Simon Crowther, Legal Adviser, Amnesty International
- Lex Korte, Legal Coordinator, Defend Our Juries
A critical, legally grounded discussion on how the concept of terrorism is evolving — and what happens when the language of national security meets the reality of civic dissent.
