"The Metropolitan Police have arrested 18 supporters of Palestine Action, days after the force promised to resume arrests in a reversal of policy. Officers made the arrests under terrorism legislation."
"Following the High Court's ruling in February that banning Palestine Action as a terrorist group was unlawful, the force had said it would adopt a proportionate approach and stop arresting the group's supporters."
"Critics say the Met's U-turn defies the court ruling. The High Court called the move disproportionate and in breach of freedom of expression."
The Metropolitan Police arrested 18 supporters of Palestine Action under terrorism legislation, reversing a previous policy change. This occurred after a High Court ruling deemed the ban on Palestine Action unlawful. Despite the ruling, the police stated they would resume arrests until the government's appeal is resolved. Critics argue this U-turn contradicts the court's decision. Palestine Action, labeled a terrorist organization by the government, opposes actions against Palestine and has been involved in direct action against weapons manufacturers linked to Israel.
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