"Considering the thousands of people who are going through the criminal justice system are being prosecuted for holding up signs saying: I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action' and the chaos that's created, it's ridiculous to even try and maintain an unlawful ban. The logical next step is for either the [proscription] order to be quashed, and, if not quashed completely, for the effect of the proscription to be stopped whilst the government attempts an appeal."
"This is a huge, huge step forward, and we're closer than ever to getting the ban lifted. So even though it didn't happen immediately, I have faith that it's going to happen quite soon. The ban has been proven unlawful from its inception so the fact that we haven't been de-proscribed immediately we can wait a little bit longer."
"The proscription of Palestine Action followed a rigorous and evidence-based decision-making process, endorsed by parliament."
Three senior judges found the proscription of Palestine Action disproportionate and a very serious interference with rights to protest and free speech. The proscription order remains in place while the home secretary advances legal arguments, leaving the fate of more than 2,500 people unresolved. Huda Ammori co-founded Palestine Action in 2020 and brought the successful legal challenge, urging the order to be quashed or its effect suspended during any appeal. Ammori cited ongoing prosecutions of placard-holders and expressed confidence the ban will be lifted. The home secretary said the decision followed a rigorous, evidence-based process endorsed by parliament and will be appealed.
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