12/06/2026
Friday 12 June, 6.30 - 8.00 pm
‘Standing for Peace in Difficult Times' event at Words and Actions for Peace, 58 Ratcliffe Terrace, EH9 1ST
Secure Scotland has been active in the actions and the discussion around both the proscription of Palestine Action, and the right to trial by an impartial jury, so we felt that it was appropriate that we offer one of what we call 'Standing for Peace in Difficult Times' events at Words and Actions for Peace at 58 Ratcliffe Terrace.
These are not meetings to plan campaigning, or to gather support for a position, but the name we use for a relatively small gathering (WandA can't hold more than thirty visitors at a time) to bring some people together to share concerns and maybe find some answers to pragmatic questions that they may have on topical issues around Secure Scotland's core issues of security and peace, justice and/or sustainability.
This discussion will come at the end of the day when the four young people will be sentenced for their part in a highly controversial case where direct action was taken. Despite their not having been charged or found guilt of terrorism charges they may be sentenced under terrorism legislation.
The background to this case is the UK government's policies on arms trading, the genocide in Palestine, new legislation on protest including the proscription of Palestine Action and on the right of juries to take concientious action. Many people would like to explore what this all means for Scotland with its distinct Scottish legal system, government and police force.
The meeting is set for the day of the sentencing, Friday 12 June, between 6.30 and 8.00 pm. Suggested outline would be ten minute inputs offering initial thoughts, and then open offerings.
Others have been asked to start the evening off including Shona McCallum, who works with Beyond Borders and has a research interest in the links between incarceration and politics. Frances Guy, a former middle east diplomat who leads Scotland's International Development Alliance.
All will be speaking from a personal perspective, and we expect to have input on Scotland’s distinct legal process.
Apologies for such short notice.
