Summary
The UK Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced plans to classify the group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. This decision follows an incident where activists from the group spray-painted military planes at RAF Brize Norton. If Parliament approves, supporting the group could result in a criminal charge with a possible prison sentence.
Key Facts
- The UK government plans to categorize Palestine Action as a terrorist organization.
- The move came after the group vandalized military planes at RAF Brize Norton.
- If the ban is approved, being a member or supporter of the group could lead to 14 years in prison.
- Palestine Action conducted a protest in central London, with hundreds attending and 13 people arrested.
- Since 2020, the group has been involved in several incidents causing over £1 million in damage.
- The government says the group's actions pose a threat to national security.
- Palestine Action argues that their actions are protests against companies arming conflicts.
- The Home Secretary stated that the decision does not affect other protest groups focused on Palestine or Middle Eastern issues.
