Barry Heard (@heardbarry956.bsky.social)

Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’ Unusual last-minute change means panel of three will now hear case rather than Mr Justice Chamberlain Concerns have been raised after the judge who was expected to hear a legal challenge to the ban on Palestine Action was removed from the case at the last minute without explanation. Mr Justice Chamberlain had granted permission for the judicial review and said that he would preside over the trial but it has emerged that a panel of three different judges will instead hear the case, which is due to start on Wednesday. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/25/removal-judge-palestine-action-ban-legal-challenge-justice-chamberlain?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu