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Police arrest Palestine Action protesters in Parliament Square
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 19 – Over 100 people were arrested during coordinated protests opposing the ban on Palestine Action, with authorities citing terrorism legislation and ongoing legal challenges ahead.
- On Saturday, a significant number of demonstrators assembled in Parliament Square to back Palestine Action and were met with police arrests as authorities upheld the ban on the group.
- The protest responded to the UK government's proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group under the Terrorism Act 2000, making membership a crime punishable by up to 14 years.
- Metropolitan Police warned supporters of Palestine Action that expressing support could lead to arrest and increased police presence was planned in Westminster for the event.
- The Metropolitan Police announced that law enforcement personnel are actively engaging in the situation and making arrests, with over 120 individuals detained across the UK during related protests in recent weeks.
- A High Court hearing is scheduled for Monday where Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori will seek permission to judicially review the Home Secretary's ban decision.
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The Palestine Action group is banned in the UK. Rallyes took place in London, Truro, Manchester, Bristol and Edinburgh
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