All articles tagged with #terrorism legislation
A protest against the ban on Palestine Action in London resulted in 890 arrests, mostly for supporting a proscribed group under terrorism laws, with some arrests linked to violence during the demonstration. The group was banned after damaging military aircraft, and the police described the protest as disorderly, while critics argued the ban was difficult to enforce and a waste of resources.
The UK High Court has allowed Palestine Action to challenge its recent ban under terrorism laws, citing potential conflicts with free speech rights and procedural delays that could cause legal chaos. The ban, enacted after the group caused significant damage at defense firms linked to Israel, is the first under a specific part of UK terrorism legislation targeting criminal damage, raising concerns about legal, social, and international implications.