Summary
Eighteen people were arrested outside New Scotland Yard for showing support for Palestine Action. The arrests happened after the police decided to resume detaining those supporting the group, which is currently banned under anti-terrorism laws. The legal status of the group is still in question, with ongoing appeals and trials.
Key Facts
- Eighteen protesters were arrested outside New Scotland Yard for supporting Palestine Action.
- The arrests took place following the Metropolitan Police's decision to renew such actions against supporters.
- Palestine Action is a banned organization under UK anti-terrorism laws.
- The UK High Court previously ruled against banning the group, but the government appealed.
- Police said it might take several months for the appeal to be resolved.
- Since the ban, over 2,700 people have been arrested for supporting Palestine Action.
- Conviction for supporting a banned group can lead to up to 14 years in prison.
- Trials related to these arrests are on hold pending the legal appeal's outcome.
