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Supporters hold a banner saying Freedom For Filton Activists, outside the Old Bailey. Protesters stand outside the Old Bailey demanding justice for the Filton 18. Eighteen activists are currently being held on remand following a Palestine Action action at Elbit System Filton facility in Bristol in August 2024. The activists were arrested under the Terrorism Act that allowed the police special measures including keeping those arrested to be held in solitary confinement for up to a week. Their charges are not terrorist related and they have been accused of causing over £1million in damages when they smashed in to the Elbit Systems facility and brought the factory to a standstill.