"An artwork by Banksy has been removed from the side of the Royal Courts of Justice, sparking a furious backlash from fans of the elusive artist. It is understood to be a reference to activists who have been arrested and charged for supporting the terrorist organisation Palestine Action. A spokesman for the executive agency told The Standard that it was "obliged to maintain its original character"."
"John Colbert, who shared the image on X, formerly known as Twitter, said: This is nothing more than Cultural Vandalism. Banksy being removed from the #RoyalCourtofJustice shameful, it should have been preserved not erased. Elon Musk, the world's richest man and owner of X, also criticised authorities for censoring Banksy's accurate illustration, saying: The more they try to cover it up, the more it will appear."
An artwork by Banksy appeared on an external wall of the Queen's Building on Carey Street and was swiftly covered by security guards, large sheets of black plastic and two metal barriers. A worker was later photographed painting over the piece. The image is believed to reference activists arrested and charged for supporting Palestine Action. Public figures including John Colbert and Elon Musk criticised the removal as censorship and cultural vandalism. The Metropolitan Police launched an investigation into the graffiti, and legal concerns include potential criminal damage charges that could force the artist to disclose identity and carry penalties up to ten years.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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