Summary
Police in London started arresting people during a large protest against the ban on Palestine Action, which the UK government has classified as a terrorist group. The protest was organized by Defend Our Juries, who want the ban lifted and all related charges dropped. A court previously found the government's ban unlawful, but police have continued arrests, leading to criticism.
Key Facts
- The protest took place in Trafalgar Square, London, with about 1,500 people attending.
- Police arrested individuals protesting the ban on the group Palestine Action.
- Palestine Action is a group that engages in direct actions to protest the UK's role in Israel's actions against Palestinians.
- The UK banned Palestine Action as a terrorist group in July 2025, making support for it illegal.
- The High Court ruled the ban unlawful due to its impact on freedom of expression.
- Despite the court ruling, police announced they would continue arrests of those supporting the group.
- The UK government plans to appeal the High Court's decision at the end of April.
