Grace Cowell and Kitan Ososami make a successful submission of no case to answer in protest trial

4 Aug 2025

Grace Cowell and Kitan Ososami represented two defendants charged with failing to comply with s.14 Public Order Act conditions.

S.14 conditions were imposed on a protest organised by Workers for a Free Palestine as it was believed that the protest was causing ‘serious disruption’ to the community, namely a road in central London leading to key government departments.

A superintendent and police constables were cross-examined on the lawfulness of the conditions and individual arrests.

Following a half-time submission of no case to answer, the District Judge acquitted all defendants. Grace and Kitan’s clients retain their good character.

Zachary Whyte of Sperrin Law co-defended with and instructed Grace and Kitan.