A woman has been charged with terrorism-related offences stemming from a pro-Palestine Action demonstration held outside the US Consulate building in Edinburgh on 31 October. According to BBC News, the charge relates to "supporting a proscribed organisation", and a report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal for further consideration.
This story was first reported by BBC News.
Police Scotland responded to the protest on Regent Terrace, and inquiries into the demonstration remain ongoing. Two women and a man had previously been charged with identical terrorism offences connected to the same rally, bringing the total number of people facing charges in relation to the event to at least four.
The charges reflect an intensifying pattern of legal action against protest participants across the United Kingdom. Four people from Londonderry were convicted in September 2026 of participating in an illegal pro-Palestine procession, receiving fines ranging from £75 to £150 at Londonderry Magistrates' Court. Additionally, five more men were charged over disorder at Glasgow Green in July 2026, bringing the total number of people charged in that incident to 30, with offences including assault and possession of offensive weapons.
A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed that the investigation into the Edinburgh demonstration continues, with authorities examining the circumstances and conduct of those involved in the 31 October gathering.
