Marieha Hussain, a pro-Palestine activist, was found not guilty of a racially aggravated public order offence for holding a placard depicting Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman as coconuts during a protest in November 2023. The prosecution argued that the term 'coconut' is a racial slur implying that someone is a 'race traitor', while Hussain's defense claimed the placard was a form of political satire and not intended as a racial insult. District Judge Vanessa Lloyd ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the placard was abusive or that Hussain was aware it could be construed as such, emphasizing the importance of political expression. Following the verdict, Hussain expressed gratitude for her supporters and criticized the prosecution as a politically motivated attack on free speech. Advocates for Hussain highlighted the case as indicative of broader issues regarding the treatment of activists in the current political climate. The case has sparked discussions about the boundaries of political satire and hate speech laws in the UK.