Over 100 individuals have been arrested across the UK during Palestine Action demonstrations, marking the third week since the group's terrorist designation. Events took place in multiple cities, including London and Bristol. Police actions included arresting 55 individuals in Parliament Square for displaying supportive placards. Additional arrests occurred throughout various protests organized by the Palestine Coalition and Defend Our Juries. Organizers claim government complicity in the situation, asserting that the protests aim to challenge the government's use of terrorism laws against activists. Police maintained that some placards displayed remained contrary to legal advice.
More than 100 people have been arrested across the UK at events related to Palestine Action, in the third week of demonstrations since the group was banned as a terrorist organisation.
The Metropolitan Police said 55 people had been arrested in Parliament Square under section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000 for displaying placards in support of Palestine Action.
Defend Our Juries said on X: The UK government is complicit in Israel's genocide against Palestinians. They are attempting to silence those who expose this complicity.
A woman who was detained in Parliament Square said: We demand that Palestine Action is de-proscribed. Our government is not only arming a genocide, they are using terrorism laws to silence people who speak out.
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