"Deputy assistant commissioner James Harman stated, 'While the high court has found the proscription of Palestine Action to be unlawful, it has confirmed the impact of that judgment will not take effect until the government's appeal has been considered which could take many months.'"
"Harman added, 'We must enforce the law as it is at the time, not as it might be at a future date. We must do that consistently and without fear or favour.'"
"He further explained, 'Having now considered our position in light of that decision, taking into account all the circumstances, we have determined that while Palestine Action remains proscribed and support for it remains unlawful under the Terrorism Act, we must continue to enforce the law and this is likely to involve the arrest of those committing offences.'"
The Metropolitan police announced a return to arresting individuals who support Palestine Action, reversing a previous decision made after a high court ruling. The high court found the proscription of Palestine Action unlawful, but the ruling's effects will not take place until the government's appeal is resolved. Deputy assistant commissioner James Harman emphasized the need to enforce current laws consistently, stating that supporting Palestine Action remains a criminal offense under the Terrorism Act until further notice. The home secretary's appeal is scheduled for late April.
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