Four people were arrested during a protest by Palestine Action in Westminster, including a man who blocked the gates of Downing Street with his mobility scooter. Public Order Act conditions required protestors to assemble in a designated area to prevent disruption. Arrests also included a woman who locked herself to a suitcase outside Parliament and others for breaching these conditions. The House of Commons voted in favor of classifying the group as a terrorist organization, with potential criminal penalties for members or supporters.
Four individuals, including a man who obstructed the gates of Downing Street with his mobility scooter, have been arrested during a Palestine Action protest in Westminster.
Public Order Act conditions were imposed for the protest, limiting assembly to Richmond Terrace off Whitehall to prevent serious disruption.
A woman was arrested for locking herself to a suitcase outside Parliament's gates and possessing items meant for locking-on, breaching protest conditions.
The House of Commons has approved a vote to proscribe the group under the Terrorism Act, making membership or support a criminal offense with a 14-year prison penalty.
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