Woman pleads not guilty to charge of expressing support for Hamas

A woman has pleaded not guilty to a charge of expressing support for Hamas.

Kwabena Devonish, 26, appeared before Bristol Crown Court on Friday for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

She is charged with expressing an opinion or belief that is supportive of a proscribed organisation, namely Hamas, contrary to the Terrorism Act 2000.

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Trial expected

The alleged offence is said to have been committed at Ty William Morgan in Central Square, Cardiff, on November 11 in 2023.

During a short hearing in the case, Devonish replied “not guilty” when the charge was read to her.

Prosecuting, Diana Wilson told the court that a trial expected to last up to four days was due to take place on August 18 this year.

Judge Martin Picton listed a pre-trial hearing at Bristol Crown Court on August 1.

He released Devonish on bail, telling her: “Miss Devonish, thank you very much for coming.”

Tim James-Matthews represented Devonish, of Pentrebane, Cardiff, during the hearing.