0h 14min, nov 19, 2025 y - Harassment Convictions Overturned

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Two pro-Palestinian activists found guilty of harassing a government minister have had their convictions overturned.

Ayeshah Behit, 31, and Hida Ahmed, 26, were found guilty in June of harassment against Alex Davies-Jones, MP for Pontypridd, and both given a conditional discharge and ordered to pay fines.

The pair, who had filmed a confrontation with the politician relating to the war in Gaza, challenged their convictions at Cardiff Crown Court this week and argued their actions fell within their right to free speech.

Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke ruled the prosecutions were unnecessary and allowed both appeals, noting "less intrusive" measures of dealing with the case had not been pursued.

She told the court on Wednesday that her decision did not imply there was any truth to allegations made about Ms Davies-Jones, who serves as parliamentary under-secretary of state for victims in the UK government.

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