Banksy mural of UK judge hitting protester scrubbed from London court wall
Summary
A mural by the artist Banksy, showing a judge hitting a protester, was removed from the Royal Courts of Justice in London two days after it was put up. The artwork, linked to protests against the ban on the group Palestine Action, reflects wider concerns about limitations on pro-Palestinian activism in the UK.Key Facts
- Banksy created a mural depicting a judge hitting a protester with a gavel.
- The mural was located on a wall of the Royal Courts of Justice in London.
- Officials removed the mural two days after its appearance.
- The mural's theme is linked to mass arrests of people protesting the ban on Palestine Action.
- Palestine Action was labeled a "terrorist organisation" by the UK in July, with criminal penalties for support.
- Rights groups argue the ban limits the right to peaceful protest.
- Amnesty International criticized the ban as excessive legal action.
- Banksy is known for artworks highlighting Palestinian issues, including murals in the West Bank.
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