Following her detention, Owen stated she was "proud and glad to have finally joined the club." Supporters, including journalist Owen Jones, claim she was targeted by terrorism legislation for her efforts to oppose genocide. The arrest marks a notable application of anti-terror laws against an advocate of her age and professional standing.
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UK Arrests 94 Year Old Lawyer for Palestine Action Protest
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British police took Margaret Owen into custody after her activities involving a banned organization. Owen, a Jewish human rights lawyer who is 94 years old, was arrested for her public support of Palestine Action, a group that the UK government proscribed under the Terrorism Act in July 2025.
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