UK police arrest dozens at protest supporting banned group Palestine Action - AP News
They publishedUK police arrests dozens at protest supporting banned group Palestine Action - AP News
First reportAl Jazeera · 30 Jul, 14:22Z
Latest reportAP News · 30 Jul, 19:27Z
Span5 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
UK police arrested dozens outside a London courthouse during a protest supporting Palestine Action, which Britain has banned as a terrorist organization.
Why
More than 3,000 people have been arrested for related actions, while courts have issued conflicting rulings on the ban.
Watch
The Supreme Court will hear founder Huda Ammori’s case later this year after the Court of Appeal deemed the ban justified.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Police arrested dozens as crowds gathered outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London.
- The protest supported Palestine Action, which is proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK.
- Defend Our Juries organized the rally to defend the legal process during hearings.
- Authorities said expressing support for Palestine Action is an offence under the Terrorism Act.
- The demonstration occurred as UK political leaders’ stance on Gaza and Iran policy faced scrutiny.
Summary
- Dozens arrested outside London courthouse as Palestine Action protest continues.
- The group is banned as a terrorist organization by the British government.
- Over 3,000 have been arrested for related actions since the ban.
- Court rulings: High Court blocked ban, Court of Appeal deemed it justified.
- Supreme Court to hear Palestine Action founder Huda Ammori’s case later this year.