In 2025, eight individuals imprisoned for alleged involvement with Palestine Action went on hunger strike over their treatment and the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation.

Particular concerns were raised regarding the health of those imprisoned at HMP Bronzefield, run by Sodexo Prison Services. For example, in December 2025, it was reported that a prisoner who was on hunger strike stated she felt ‘dizzy and light-headed’ with ‘chest pain radiating to her neck and shoulder’, shortness of breath and shaking limbs. However, when she requested a nurse to conduct tests, she was reportedly ignored and told to wait for the night nurse to start her shift two hours later. It is reported that after tests were taken the nurse did not return and the prisoner remained on the cell floor unable to move. Medical staff also reportedly ignored the prisoner’s request for an ambulance, and staff allegedly refused to provide updates on the prisoner’s condition to her lawyer. It is further reported that an ambulance was called once she lost consciousness.

Prior reports have also stated that the prison had not internally acknowledged her hunger strike in the system for nine days, despite being required to record it by day three, meaning she was not provided with the required medical treatment.

Further accounts suggest the hunger strikers have not received adequate nor comprehensive medical check-ups, and that the force used against strikers has allegedly been ‘disproportionate’ compared to the standard for prisoner treatment.

Concerns of the hunger strikers’ health have also been shared in a letter signed by over 800 medical professionals, urging attention to the hunger strikers, to the Health and Justice Commissioning Team, NHS England.

In addition, prison authorities have been accused of 'withholding letters, phone calls and books', and it is alleged that the hunger strikers have been 'mistreated' by prison guards.

In January 2026, Business & Human Rights Centre invited Sodexo Prison Services to respond. The response can be found below.