Mother’s Fury as Son Faces Unprecedented 21-Month Jail Time Before Trial Over Protest Against Israeli Arms Firm
LONDON, England — A British mother is raising her voice over the expected lengthy pre-trial detention of her son, who faces charges in connection with a protest against an Israeli arms manufacturer. The case has drawn attention due to the potential ramifications for free speech and protest rights in the UK. William Plastow, 34, a script editor from Manchester, is among a group of demonstrators known as the “Filton 18.” They participated in a demonstration …