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MPs vote to proscribe Palestine Action as terrorist organisation
- On Wednesday, the House of Commons voted 385 to 26 to officially designate Palestine Action as a banned group under legislation amending the Terrorism Act of 2000.
- The government defended the ban by highlighting Palestine Action’s increasingly confrontational methods and readiness to use violence, and the order also affected two extremist organizations: a neo-Nazi transnational group known for violent acts and an ethno-nationalist organization with paramilitary ties aiming to establish a Russian imperial state.
- This proscription follows incidents like the RAF Brize Norton break-in, and MPs heard concerns that lumping Palestine Action with neo-Nazi groups risks criminalising peaceful supporters.
- Home Secretary Yvette Cooper will present the order to the House of Lords on Thursday, making membership or support punishable by up to 14 years in prison once enacted.
- The ban may limit Palestine Action’s activities but faces legal challenges and warnings from human rights groups about impacts on protest rights and democracy.
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UK designates Palestine Action as a terror organization
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Palestine Action designated a terrorist organization by UK MPs
UK Members of Parliament overwhelmingly vote to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, with the order set to become law soon. The move criminalizes support for the group and follows incidents like the spray-painting of RAF planes.
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