Met Police chief 'shocked' by planned Palestine Action protest
Summary
The head of London's Metropolitan Police expressed surprise and concern over a planned protest in support of Palestine Action. This protest follows an incident where Palestine Action activists broke into an RAF base, leading to discussions about labeling the group as a terrorist organization. The police can impose rules on the protest but cannot stop it unless the group is officially banned.Key Facts
- The Metropolitan Police chief is surprised and upset about a planned protest by Palestine Action supporters.
- The UK home secretary plans to propose banning Palestine Action, labeling it as a terrorist group.
- Palestine Action activists recently broke into an RAF base in Oxfordshire, protesting the UK's support for Israel.
- Around 35 groups, including pro-Palestinian organizations, support the planned protest in London.
- The police can add rules to the protest to avoid disorder and damage but cannot stop it directly.
- Palestine Action claims their protests aim to disrupt the supply of arms and are in response to the ongoing war in Gaza.
- Some UK officials support banning the group, while others, like some MPs and Amnesty International UK, express concern about using anti-terrorism measures against protests.
- The protests are related to ongoing conflict, including significant casualties in Gaza since October 2023.
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