A PRO-Palestine activist will go on trial later this year after being charged under the Island’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 on Friday morning.
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.
Supporters of Ms Strecker attended the hearing in the public gallery and gathered outside the court before and after her case was heard.
A plea and directions hearing is scheduled for 12 May and Ms Strecker is due to go on trial before the Inferior Number of the Royal Court on 24 November.
The trial is expected to last ten days.
