Police arrest 532 people at London protest over Palestine Action ban
Briefly

In London, 532 individuals were arrested during a significant demonstration connected to Palestine Action, marking the largest event since the group's ban. The protest, held in Parliament Square, was organized by Defend Our Juries and encouraged supporters to raise signs declaring opposition to genocide and support for Palestine Action. Most of the arrests, totaling 522, stemmed from violations of section 13 of the Terrorism Act, which prohibits displaying support for proscribed organizations. The event underscores the heightened tensions surrounding the Palestine Action movement in recent times.
A total of 532 people were arrested in London at the largest demonstration relating to Palestine Action since the group was banned, according to the Metropolitan police.
Hundreds attended Saturday's demonstration in Parliament Square, organised by the campaign group Defend Our Juries, urging participants to oppose genocide and support Palestine Action.
The majority of arrests, 522, were for displaying an item in support of a proscribed organisation, violating section 13 of the Terrorism Act.
The scale of the demonstration and number of arrests mark a significant moment for those involved in advocating for Palestine and opposing perceived acts of genocide.
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