Seven people have been charged following a protest at Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Ayrshire, Scotland, in March 2025. The case has attracted attention because prosecutors say the alleged criminal damage had a “terrorist connection.” The seven people are Kieran Robson, 35, Uzma Bashir, 56, Ricky Southall, 34, Autumn Taylor Ward, 22, Rebecca Sian Davies, 29, John Moxley, 58, and Dylan Chiaramello, 24. They have all been charged with criminal damage linked to the protest. According to prosecutors, the group allegedly damaged several areas of the luxury golf resort. The accusations include digging up parts of the golf course, using weedkiller on the grass, damaging a sprinkler system that caused flooding, and damaging a light. The group is also accused of painting messages on the course and buildings. Some of the messages reportedly included “Free Gaza,” “Free Palestine,” and “Gaza is not for sale.” Other messages were said to contain offensive comments about US President Donald Trump. The most controversial part of the case is the claim that the offence was connected to terrorism. The indictment filed at the High Court of Justiciary in Glasgow says the alleged offence was aggravated under Section 31 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008, as amended by later legislation, because it had a “terrorist connection.” However, the accused have not been charged with terrorism offences. The group Defend Our Juries has criticized the decision, arguing that the terrorist connection could lead to much longer prison sentences if the defendants are convicted. The case comes after another legal dispute involving Palestine Action. In June, four members of the group received longer prison sentences after being convicted over a raid on a factory linked to Israeli defence company Elbit Systems. More than £1m in damage was reported in that incident, and the judge found a terrorist connection. Palestine Action was officially banned as a terrorist organisation in the UK in July 2025. The decision has faced strong criticism from human rights groups and supporters of the organisation. Its co-founder, Huda Ammori, is seeking permission to challenge the ban at the UK Supreme Court. The US government also designated Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation on Wednesday, with the Trump administration describing the move as part of efforts against what it called “far-left extremists.” The seven people accused in the Turnberry case were expected to appear at the High Court in Glasgow next Monday. However, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service said the hearing had been postponed. The next hearing is expected to take place in October. The case is likely to receive further attention because it involves criminal damage, political protest and the use of counter-terrorism legislation.