Woman's Acquittal at Protest
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•Marieha Hussain: How a 'coconut' placard ended up on trial
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Marieha Hussain , 37 , found not guilty of racially aggravated public order offence.
She was accused of using the word 'coconut' on a pro-Palestinian placard in November 2023 .
Court heard how she was tracked down, taken to court - and acquitted.
Ms Hussain , a secondary school teacher, said she had crossed line from legitimate political expression to racial insult.
Ms Hussain used the term to describe Conservative councillor Jay Jethwa during a heated debate about funding for the council’s Legacy Commission .
Shirley Brown , the first black Liberal Democrat elected to Bristol City Council , was convicted of racial harassment in 2010 .
Ms Brown was given a 12-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay 620 in costs.
Ms Hussain argued that her use of the term was a form of political critique against politicians.
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