Summary
The United Kingdom has announced it will ban the campaign group Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws. This move means it will be illegal to be a part of Palestine Action, similar to laws against joining groups like al-Qaeda or ISIS in the UK. The decision has led to protests and the arrest of several protesters.
Key Facts
- The UK announced the ban on Palestine Action on June 23.
- Palestine Action will be banned using the Terrorism Act 2000.
- Being part of Palestine Action will become a criminal offense in the UK.
- The decision has led to protests, resulting in the arrest of 13 people and charges against 7 for offenses including attacking emergency workers.
- Palestine Action is a group that uses direct action to disrupt companies involved in weapons supply to Israel.
- The group has previously caused damage at facilities, including a Thales factory and RAF Brize Norton.
- The UK government cited recent acts of damage at RAF Brize Norton as part of the decision to ban the group.
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the damage at RAF Brize Norton as disgraceful.
