UK to appeal High Court ruling that granted Palestine Action a victory
Summary
The UK government will appeal a High Court decision that ruled its ban on the activist group Palestine Action was illegal. The group, which targets companies tied to the Israeli military, was labeled a terrorist organization by the UK, but judges found this action excessive.Key Facts
- The UK banned Palestine Action last summer, labeling it a terrorist group.
- The High Court ruled this ban was illegal and called the ban "disproportionate."
- The government is appealing the High Court ruling at the Court of Appeal in London.
- Thousands of people have protested in support of Palestine Action, with over 2,700 arrested under terror laws.
- Supporters include public figures like author Sally Rooney and activist Greta Thunberg.
- Palestine Action was founded in 2020 by Huda Ammori and Richard Barnard.
- Human rights groups criticize the UK for using terror laws against peaceful protests.
- The government has not lifted the ban during the appeals and continues to arrest supporters.
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