A woman from South Gloucestershire faces multiple charges for soliciting support for Hamas and other related offences. Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, was arrested by Metropolitan Police officers on Thursday, 26 March, at her home.
Charges Against Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan
Aladwan’s charges stem from an investigation conducted by the Met’s Public Order Crime Team. She violated police bail conditions from previous arrests, leading to her latest detention.
Specific Offences
The allegations against Dr. Aladwan include:
- Using threatening language to incite racial hatred on 21 July 2025 in London.
- Publishing material intended to incite racial hatred on 19 November 2025.
- Inviting support for Hamas on several occasions, specifically on:
- 23 July 2025
- 23 August 2025
- 7 October 2025
- 31 December 2025
Legal Provisions Involved
The charges cite various sections of UK law, including:
- Section 18 of the Public Order Act 1986, concerning racially provoking hatred.
- Section 19 of the Public Order Act 1986, regarding distributing abusive written material.
- Section 12 (1A) of the Terrorism Act 2000, for inviting support for a proscribed organization.
Court Proceedings
Dr. Aladwan has been remanded in custody. She is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 27 March. This upcoming hearing will address the severity of the charges she faces.
