Rajiv Menon KC
Coverage of Rajiv Menon KC in the Nexus archive.
- Palestine Action trial lawyer’s prosecution criticised as ‘chilling’ for profession
The Criminal Bar Association chair criticized the prosecution of human rights barrister Rajiv Menon KC for contempt of court over his closing speech during a trial of Palestine Action activists. The prosecution has raised concerns about its impact on legal professionals' willingness to perform their duties.
- UK judge renews contempt proceedings against Palestine Action lawyer
A UK judge has renewed contempt proceedings against Rajiv Menon KC, a lawyer representing Palestine Action defendants, after a prior attempt was ruled unlawful. Justice Johnson alleges Menon breached court directions during a closing speech, despite a Court of Appeal ruling that the initial referral was improper. The proceedings are described as unprecedented in English legal history.
- Palestine Action trial lawyer wins appeal against contempt of court charge
Rajiv Menon KC, a leading human rights barrister, has won an appeal against his referral for contempt of court over his closing speech during a trial of Palestine Action activists. The trial was related to a 2024 direct action protest at Elbit Systems UK in Filton, near Bristol. Menon was accused of breaching the judge's directions.
- Barrister in Palestine Action trial facing contempt of court proceedings
Rajiv Menon KC, a human rights barrister, is facing contempt of court proceedings for allegedly defying a judge's orders during a trial of Palestine Action activists. The trial is related to a 2024 direct action protest at Elbit Systems UK in Filton, near Bristol. Menon is accused of breaching the judge's directions while giving his closing speech.