Copy Of The Letter Below

Dear Ministry Of Justice,

We are writing to you today with profound concern and urgency regarding the case of the activists known as the “Filton 24.” 8 of whom are currently on hunger strike for over 40 days. From the very start this began as illegitimate prosecution by the weaponisation of anti terror laws, by all available evidence this case has descended into a clear act of persecution—specifically, persecution on the basis of political beliefs concerning the catastrophic Genocide in Gaza. Justice Secretary – David Lammy has refused to acknowledge calls to action and letters from concerned ministers, activists, human rights lawyers and members of the public.

1. From Prosecution to Political Persecution

Persecution, in this context, means the systematic mistreatment of individuals or a group as a direct consequence of their conscientiously held political or humanitarian beliefs. The defendants’ alleged actions—peacefully protesting against what the International Court of Justice has found to be a plausible case & The United Nations stating Genocide in Gaza—are expressions of a political opinion protected under international law. The application of severe anti-terror legislation and the disproportionate weight of the state’s power against them suggest their targeting is not solely for any alleged criminal act, but for the content and cause of their protest. This transforms a legal process into an instrument of intimidation and suppression of dissent, a hallmark of persecution.

2. Direct Violation of the Human Rights Act 1998, Article 6 – The Right to a Fair Trial

The treatment of the Filton 24 constitutes a serious breach of Article 6 of the Human Rights Act. The right to a fair trial is being fundamentally undermined:

Presumption of Innocence: The public discourse and legal approach suggest a prejudgment of guilt, contrary to the core principle that one is innocent until proven guilty.
Fair Hearing: The weaponisation, misuse, and disturbing abuse of anti-terror laws against peaceful protestors raises grave doubts about the fairness of the entire proceeding. Using legislation designed for genuine threats of terrorism in this context is disproportionate, chilling, and corrupts the legal process from its inception.
Reasonable Time & Impartial Tribunal: The severe physical and psychological toll on the defendants, detailed below, compromises their ability to participate in their own defence, making a fair hearing within a reasonable time impossible.
These breaches are so severe that they provide unequivocal grounds for appeal to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), and I urge the Government to rectify this domestically before such an escalation becomes necessary.

3. Inhumane and Degrading Treatment – Breach of Article 3

The most urgent and alarming dimension of this case is the inhumane treatment of the defendants, which in itself may constitute a violation of Article 3 (prohibition of torture and inhuman/degrading treatment).

Hunger Strike: The fact that individuals have felt compelled to undertake a life-threatening hunger strike, with some enduring for 40 days, is a desperate indicator of their perceived lack of justice and agency. This is a crisis of conscience and health, created by the conditions of their detention and prosecution.
Hospitalisation: That participants have required hospitalisation is a direct and damning consequence of this situation. The state has a duty of care for those in its custody or under its legal process, a duty which appears to have been catastrophically failed.

4. Call to Action

The Ministry of justice must take immediate responsibility to resolve this escalating humanitarian and legal crisis. Continued inaction will lead to irreversible harm or even death, further international condemnation, and definitive rulings against the UK in Strasbourg.

I therefore demand that you acknowledge this complaint and ask Justice Secretary David Lammy engage and action calls from Filton 24, Ministers, lawyers and members of the public. David Lammy must intervene;

– Ensure the immediate and appropriate medical care for all defendants, with independent medical oversight, and take all necessary steps to end the hunger strike through meaningful dialogue, not force.

Uphold the UK’s obligations under the Human Rights Act by guaranteeing the Filton 24 a truly fair process, free from political persecution, or release them from this oppressive prosecution.

If these ground are not met we are left with no choice but to bring and use this as a test case to the European Court Of Human Rights, as the UK government has transgressed every individuals right to a fair trial.

The world is watching. The treatment of the Filton 24 is a litmus test for the United Kingdom’s commitment to human rights, the rule of law, and the fundamental freedoms of speech and conscience. History will judge our actions in moments like these.

I await your urgent response and detailed outline of the steps you will take to resolve this matter without further delay.

Yours sincerely,

Muslim Public Affairs Forum Committee UK