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Banksy Mural at Royal Courts of Justice Is Covered and Set for Removal
Banksy's mural was removed due to the Royal Courts of Justice's listed status and anti-graffiti laws after nearly 900 protesters were arrested at a related London demonstration, police said.
- A new mural by Banksy, depicting a judge beating a protester with a gavel, appears outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London.
- The mural will be removed due to the historical significance of the 143-year-old building, as stated by HM Courts and Tribunals.
- Defend Our Juries claimed the mural "powerfully depicts the brutality unleashed" by the U.K. government's ban on Palestine Action, emphasizing the law's impact on civil liberties.
- Security officials covered the mural to protect the historic courthouse, as it is a listed site, according to authorities.
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Banksy’s Royal Courts of Justice mural destroyed
Graffiti artist Banksy this week produced a powerful image of the repressive actions and legislation of the British state. The speed with which officials moved to cover and then remove his mural has confirmed its accuracy.
The work of an anonymous street artist, Banksy, appeared on September 8, at one of the Royal Court Buildings in London, erased by Time.
The mural appeared two days after nearly 900 people were arrested at a protest in London against the banning of the Palestine Action organization.
Two days after Banksy's new protest drawing appeared in London, it has more or less vanished. The Royal Courts of Justice said it had the artwork removed. However, the drawing hasn't completely disappeared. What remains is a telling shadow of a judge striking a protester.
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