Two Jewish individuals who reported being targeted with Nazi salutes and threatening behaviour were initially denied recognition as victims of a hate crime by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
The prosecuting authority reversed its stance only when the complainants' solicitors initiated judicial review proceedings against the original decision.
A 29-year-old male and 69-year-old female had reported experiencing intimidation outside a north London Jewish community facility in October last year.
Despite providing witness accounts to police, prosecutors declined to pursue charges.
When the pair attempted to contest this through the official victims' review process, the CPS declared them ineligible, stating they didn't qualify as victims under the scheme.
This position blocked their ability to challenge the prosecutorial decision through standard channels.
The CPS has since acknowledged making an error and confirmed both individuals should have been recognised as victims with review rights.
The incidents occurred on October 27 when demonstrators gathered outside the JW3 centre during a conference examining peace prospects following the October 7 attacks on Israel.
Two Jews reported being targeted with Nazi salutes and threatening behaviour
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According to the complainants, protesters blocked both entrances to the venue whilst shouting "globalise the intifada" and "one solution, intifada revolution".
The 69-year-old fashion designer reported witnessing a demonstrator performing what she identified as a Nazi salute - a raised arm gesture she recognised as "Sieg Heil".
She said the protester "stared straight at me, drumming and shouting hateful slogans in my direction."
Conference attendees reported encountering Hamas triangle hand signals and hearing chants including "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" and "you are mass murderers".
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Despite providing witness accounts to police, prosecutors declined to pursue charges
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The event featured addresses from former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Sir Tony Blair, alongside Sharone Lifschitz, whose parents were kidnapped by Hamas.
The female complainant described feeling "violated, intimidated and scared" following the encounter, stating she no longer felt secure in her own residence.
She said: "I was chased away from my home and my community and received no real reassurance or protection by police."
The businessman expressed disbelief that the CPS's error was an isolated incident, particularly given the timing after the Manchester synagogue terror attack.
Demonstrators gathered outside the JW3 centre during a conference examining peace prospects following the October 7 attacks on Israel
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He added: "It raises real concern that there may be a broader pattern or even internal guidance resulting in Jewish complainants being wrongly denied recognition as victims."
The case emerged amid mounting criticism from Jewish organisations who have assembled evidence of alleged antisemitic conduct at demonstrations over the past two years.
Former attorney-general Sir Michael Ellis has condemned the authorities' track record in addressing antisemitism in Britain.
Former Attorney-General Sir Michael Ellis previously described a rise in antisemitism as 'appalling' and 'disgraceful' | PAHe told GB News: "It is an appalling indictment against the Crown Prosecution Service that many in the Jewish community have no confidence that the CPS handle allegations of antisemitism appropriately.
"Anti-Jewish hate incidents have increased dramatically in the past two years and the Jewish community feels let down.
"The CPS should now create a dedicated Antisemitism Unit with specialist lawyers who would ensure the right decisions are made and that justice is done in each case."
A CPS spokesman said: "This matter is currently subject to a judicial review. While this process is ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further."
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