A pro-Palestine campaigner is to face a Royal Court trial later this year after pleading not guilty to two charges under Jersey’s terrorism law.
Natalie Strecker, who has been involved with the Jersey Palestine Solidarity Campaign and describes herself as a human rights campaigner, appeared in the Royal Court this morning where she pleaded not guilty to two offences under Article 13(1) of the Terrorism (Jersey) Law 2002, relating to “inviting support for proscribed organisations”.
Ms Strecker is alleged to have tweeted in support of Hamas and Hezbollah – both classified as proscribed organisations in the island.
She was represented by Advocate Mark Boothman. Crown Advocate Lauren Hallam appeared on behalf of the prosecution.
Ms Strecker is next due to appear in court for a plea and directions hearing scheduled for 12 May.
Video: The scenes outside Jersey’s Royal Court this morning.
Her trial before the Inferior Number of the Royal Court is currently scheduled to take place on 24 November.
The trial is expected to last 10 days.