"The Metropolitan Police had imposed restrictions to block a march from gathering near a central London synagogue, citing concerns regarding the safety of the Jewish community."
"Jamal was also convicted of two counts of inciting other protesters to breach the police conditions."
"The public gallery was full of the defendants' supporters, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, as District Judge Daniel Sternberg read the verdicts out."
Benjamin Jamal and Christopher Nineham were convicted for breaching police-imposed protest conditions during a pro-Palestine rally. The Metropolitan Police restricted the march to ensure the safety of the Jewish community near a central London synagogue. On January 18, Jamal and Nineham marched towards the BBC's headquarters, knowingly violating these conditions. Jamal faced additional charges for inciting others to breach the police order. The court proceedings took place at Westminster Magistrates' Court, with a full public gallery supporting the defendants, including Jeremy Corbyn.
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