Justice for Tony Greenstein
On 5 January 2026, Tony Greenstein goes on trial at Kingston Crown Court accused of ‘support for terrorism’ for backing Palestinian resistance against colonial genocide.
He is one of thousands who have been arrested under a government crackdown that redefines terrorism as opposition to the government's foreign policy. Our basic democratic right to freedom of speech is under attack. This is just the beginning.
Who is Tony?
Tony Greenstein is a 71-year old grandfather. He is a Jewish socialist activist, writer, and trade unionist. He has a decades-long track record of fighting for social justice and equality, and opposing racism, fascism, colonialism, and imperialism. He has worked through grassroots organising, public scholarship, community-based action and charitable initiatives in solidarity with Palestine and other struggles against oppression.
Why is Tony on trial?
Tony is charged under counter-terrorism laws for showing solidarity with Palestinian resistance against colonial occupation, apartheid and genocide. This is not an isolated case. More than 2700 people have been arrested under count-terrorism laws. Environmental groups, animal rights activists, anti-racists and trade unionists are increasingly targeted through counter-terrorism legislation and policies.
Civil liberties are under attack. Our basic freedoms are being squeezed. Protest is being criminalised. Public debate is being shut down. UN human rights experts, the UN human rights commissioner, and major human rights organisations have warned that the UK government crackdown is silencing activists, journalists and ordinary people who speak up. They warn that Britain is sliding backwards on democracy and human rights.
What can you do?
Attend the trial from 5-10 January at Kingston Crown Court. Show the legal system and the government that the public is watching.
Write to your MP using this template.
Post about this on social media. People need to know their democracy is under attack.
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