Greta Thunberg, Sally Rooney and Brian Eno defy Palestine Action ban in letter to judges
Summary
A group of well-known writers, musicians, and activists, including Greta Thunberg and Sally Rooney, wrote a six-word letter supporting Palestine Action, a protest group banned under terrorism laws in the UK. They oppose the ban and risk arrest by publicly backing the group ahead of a court appeal that will decide whether the ban is legal.Key Facts
- The letter says: "We oppose genocide, we support Palestine Action" and is signed by over 130 people.
- Palestine Action is the first direct action protest group banned under the UK Terrorism Act.
- In February, senior judges ruled the ban unlawful but kept it in place while the appeal is ongoing.
- The Metropolitan Police paused arrests after the court ruling but have now resumed arresting protesters.
- Sally Rooney canceled a UK trip last year fearing arrest due to her support for Palestine Action.
- Greta Thunberg was arrested in December for holding a sign showing support for Palestine Action prisoners.
- The letter's signers include writers, musicians, philosophers, and environmental campaigners from many countries.
- Supporters say equating peaceful protesters with violent terrorists is a misuse of the term “terrorism.”
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