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Protesters gathered outside Police HQ today as Palestine campaigner and previous human rights monitor Natalie Strecker was charged with offences under Jersey's terrorism law.
Following a complaint, Ms Strecker, who leads the Jersey Palestine Solidarity Campaign, was arrested on suspicion of an offence under Article 13(1) of the Terrorism (Jersey) Law 2002 at her flat on the morning of Friday 15 November.
The article of the law relates to inviting support for a proscribed organisation.
A number of items were seized from her flat and she was interviewed by the police. Ms Strecker was then released on bail.
Shortly after 14:30 this afternoon, Police confirmed in a statement: "A 49-year-old female has been charged with offences under Article 13(1) of the Terrorism (Jersey) Law 2002 which relate to inviting support of a proscribed organisation.
"She has subsequently been released on conditional Centenier’s bail and will appear at the Magistrate’s court on 6 February 2025.
"As this is an ongoing investigation, we are unable to comment further at this stage."
Video: Protesters gathered outside Police HQ this afternoon.
Ms Strecker commented at the time of her arrest “made [her] more steadfast” and that she would “double down”.
In a letter shared with Express last night, ahead of Ms Strecker being formally charged, Greg Murray, writing on behalf of the Jersey Palestine Solidarity Campaign, said the group maintained "deep concern and unwavering support for our friend".
The charge, he said, "not only threatens to tarnish the reputation of a good and honest citizen but also sets a dangerous precedent with far-reaching implications.
"It sends a chilling message to those who value free speech, freedom of expression, and the rule of law."
He added: "We call upon the Jersey authorities to cease this unjust investigation and to reaffirm their commitment to protecting the rights and freedoms of all citizens.
"Natalie Strecker poses no threat to our community—only to those who would prefer silence over accountability. Her bravery in speaking out against the atrocities in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon is an extension of the values that this island purports to uphold."
Scores of protesters – many of whom carrying signs supporting her campaign – gathered outside the States of Jersey Police headquarters this afternoon in support of Ms Strecker.
Video: Several protesters carried signs in support of Ms Strecker and her campaign.
Many chanted "justice for Natalie", and several cars honked as they passed by.
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Pictured - top: Ms Strecker speaks at a pro-Palestine protest in 2024. (Rob Currie)
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