Summary
More than 200 people were arrested in London during a protest against the ban on Palestine Action, which is a group the government considers illegal. The protest took place in Trafalgar Square, and signs supporting the group were seen. The ban remains under legal review, but police continue to enforce it.
Key Facts
- Over 200 arrests were made at the protest against the ban on Palestine Action in London.
- The protest was held in Trafalgar Square, where people carried signs supporting Palestine Action.
- Supporting Palestine Action has been illegal since July 2025 under anti-terror laws.
- The ban on Palestine Action was ruled unlawful in February, but it is still in place while waiting for an appeal.
- The Metropolitan Police warned that supporting a banned group is illegal under the Terrorism Act.
- Since the ban, over 2,200 people have been arrested for allegedly supporting Palestine Action.
- The legal cases for those arrested are on hold as the legality of the ban is being contested in court.
- The Met Police continues to arrest protesters showing support for Palestine Action even after the High Court ruling.
