Sally Rooney, Greta Thunberg back Palestine Action before court date
Summary
Over 130 public figures, including Sally Rooney and Greta Thunberg, have signed a letter supporting Palestine Action ahead of a UK Court of Appeal hearing. The court will decide if the UK government’s ban on Palestine Action, labeled as a terrorist group, is lawful.Key Facts
- Palestine Action is a direct action group focused on Palestinian rights.
- The UK government banned Palestine Action in July 2025, calling it a terrorist organization.
- Being linked to the group can lead to up to 14 years in prison.
- The UK High Court ruled the ban unlawful and disproportionate earlier this year.
- The government is appealing this ruling at a court hearing scheduled for April 28-29.
- The letter supporting Palestine Action was signed by 132 people, including writers, activists, musicians, and professors.
- Over 500 people were arrested at a recent protest supporting Palestine Action after the police reversed their earlier stance.
- Activist group Defend Our Juries warned that signatories of the letter could face terrorism charges.
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