Government loses bid to block Palestine Action ban appeal
Summary
The UK government lost a court case to stop a review of its decision to ban the group Palestine Action under terrorism laws. The Court of Appeal decided that a High Court judge could review the ban next month. The ban makes it illegal to be a member of or support the group, leading to arrests of protesters.Key Facts
- The UK government attempted to stop a challenge to its decision to ban Palestine Action.
- The Court of Appeal ruled that the challenge could proceed with a High Court review.
- Palestine Action was banned on July 5, making support for the group a criminal act.
- Over 2,100 people were arrested for protesting since the ban started.
- 170 protesters were charged with supporting the group, which could mean up to six months in jail.
- Under UK terrorism laws, banned groups can request a reconsideration through an internal Home Office review.
- If the ban stays in place after the review, the decision can be taken to the Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission for further review.
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