‘Many of the hunger strikers have been held on remand for well over a year, far longer than typical UK pre-trial detention.’

Minister assures BYM on hunger strikers

‘Many of the hunger strikers have been held on remand for well over a year, far longer than typical UK pre-trial detention.’

by Rebecca Hardy 13th February 2026

James Timpson, minister of state for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending, has responded to a letter from Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) raising concern about the wellbeing of Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers.

Minister assures BYM on hunger strikers

‘Many of the hunger strikers have been held on remand for well over a year, far longer than typical UK pre-trial detention.’

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