"Hundreds gathered in Trafalgar Square for a demonstration opposing the ban on Palestine Action, with many holding signs stating, 'I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.'"
"Defend Our Juries, the activist group organizing the protest, demanded that the government lift the ban on Palestine Action and drop all charges against those arrested under the Terrorism Act."
"Palestine Action, classified as a terrorist organization by the UK government in July 2025, aims to end British complicity in Israel's treatment of Palestinians."
"The proscription of Palestine Action makes it illegal to be a member or express support for the group, with penalties of up to 14 years in prison."
A mass vigil in Trafalgar Square saw hundreds opposing the ban on Palestine Action, with demonstrators holding signs against genocide. Police began arresting individuals, including an elderly woman. The activist group Defend Our Juries organized the protest, demanding the government lift the ban and drop charges against supporters of Palestine Action. The UK government classified Palestine Action as a terrorist organization in July 2025, making support for it illegal. Activists linked to the group have previously staged hunger strikes while imprisoned.
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