UNISON is extremely concerned about the deteriorating condition of the imprisoned hunger strikers accused of being associated with Palestine Action.
We note reports that Heba Muraisi, Kamran Ahmed and Lewie Chiaramello are close to death and urge authorities to respond to concerns about their welfare and the length of their remand.
UNISON and other unions have previously raised concerns about the proscription of Palestine Action, which according to reports, has resulted in the arrest of over 1,600 individuals accused of supporting the group.
We call on the government to repeal the proscription of Palestine Action and withdraw charges against individuals accused of demonstrating support for the group.
Notes to editors:
– UNISON is the UK’s largest union, with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.
Media contacts:
Dan Ashley M: 07508 080349 E: d.ashley@unison.co.uk
Sophie Goodchild M: 07767 325595 E: s.goodchild@unison.co.uk
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