Hearing set to decide 'terror sentencing' of activists who targeted Barclays

A court hearing is scheduled to determine if criminal offenses committed by activists targeting Barclays bank should be classified as having a 'terrorist connection.' The proceedings will be overseen by Judge Altham, who is responsible for deciding whether the legal threshold for this designation is met in this case.

The classification carries significant implications for the sentencing process. The hearing follows previous judicial scrutiny regarding the judge's sentencing history in cases involving environmental activism, specifically concerning past rulings on anti-fracking protesters.