Police make arrests at protest against ban on Palestine Action
Summary
Police arrested protesters in London during a demonstration organized to support the group Palestine Action, which the UK government recently banned. The protest involved over 100 people displaying signs against genocide and in support of Palestine Action. The government classified the group as a banned organization under the Terrorism Act, making support for it a criminal act.Key Facts
- Police arrested protesters in London who supported the banned group Palestine Action.
- Over 100 people participated by showing signs that supported Palestine Action.
- The UK government banned Palestine Action in July under the Terrorism Act of 2000.
- Being part of or supporting the group can lead to up to 14 years in prison.
- The Metropolitan Police warned that anyone backing the group could be arrested.
- The protest was organized by Defend Our Juries at Parliament Square in London.
- More than 200 people have been arrested across the UK for similar reasons since the ban.
- The decision to ban the group was based on security advice due to previous acts involving damage and violence.
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