29-year-old Bristol woman Shenissa Govanni sentenced to 18-month community order for wearing Hamas T-shirt at London protest.

Shenissa Govanni, a 29-year-old from Bristol, was sentenced to an 18-month community order for wearing a T-shirt featuring Hamas spokesperson Abu Obaida during a protest in London on February 17. She pleaded guilty to creating reasonable suspicion of supporting Hamas. The court noted her remorse and found no evidence of harm caused by her actions. Govanni was also ordered to pay £85 in costs and a £114 victim surcharge.

September 13, 2024
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