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UK ban on pro-Palestine group under scrutiny in court
The legal challenge questions the UK government's use of anti-terror laws after over 2,300 arrests linked to Palestine Action protests, amid concerns over judicial impartiality.
- The co-founder of Palestine Action will challenge the UK government's ban on the pro-Palestinian group under anti-terror laws, sparking free speech and civil liberties concerns.
- The ban, which criminalizes being a member of or supporting the group, has led to at least 2,300 arrests, including students, teachers, and an 83-year-old retired vicar.
- The UK government accused Palestine Action of an 'escalating campaign' involving 'sustained criminal damage' and 'intimidation, alleged violence and serious injuries'.
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UK ban on pro-Palestine group under scrutiny in court
The British government's decision to ban pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation will be challenged in court on Wednesday, with lawyers representing a co-founder arguing it is a misuse of anti-terrorism laws.
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