Protest Ends In Court

by Justin Cohen
Totally Jewish
10 July, 2002

A 26-year-old woman from north London appeared in court last week accused of taking part in a disturbance at the Israeli Government Tourist Office in central London.

Emily Apple, of Stoke Newington, faces one charge of violent disorder after a demonstration at the building on May 13 – the same day that 20 activists carrying pro-Palestinian banners attempted to scale the perimeter fence at the Israeli embassy in Kensington.

Apple stands accused of “causing or threatening unlawful violence” during the incident. Investigating officers are also looking for two other people in connection with the protest.

The case was adjourned pending psychiatric reports and the defendant, who was released on bail, was ordered to return to Horseferry Road magistrates court on August 14.

A Scotland Yard spokesman said: “We continue to monitor groups and individuals and will take appropriate action where necessary. However, we are not prepared to discuss individual cases.”