Jewish human rights barrister, 94, arrested for supporting Palestine Action
Author: Anealla SafdarPublished on: October 1, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Crime & Law

Margaret Owen, a 94-year-old British human rights barrister, was arrested in Liverpool during a rally outside the Labour Party conference. She had been trying for months to get arrested for supporting Palestine Action, wearing a sign and displaying a placard at her home. She was finally detained during the protest, becoming the oldest person among those arrested. Owen, awarded an OBE in 2013 for her work in women's rights, expressed pride in her act of protest.
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