A WOMAN who told a crowd that Hamas is “fighting for freedom” was found not guilty today of expressing support for a proscribed organisation.

Kwabena Devonish, 27, of Pentrebane, Cardiff, denied a charge of expressing an opinion or belief that is supportive of a proscribed organisation, namely Hamas, contrary to the Terrorism Act 2000.

Bristol Crown Court heard she attended a march in Cardiff in November 2023 and addressed a crowd gathered at Ty William Morgan in Central Square, telling them she was “sick of being told to condemn Hamas.”

A jury unanimously acquitted Devonish, who was arrested in January 2024 after a video of her speech was posted on social media, of the single charge against her following a two-day trial at the court.

Supporters of the defendant, who were sitting in the public gallery, cheered and clapped the jury after the verdict was delivered.

Giving evidence, Ms Devonish said she was politically active and associated with the groups Stand Up To Racism and Black Lives Matter in Cardiff.

Ms Devonish wept and hugged supporters after leaving court.