"The Lakenheath Alliance for Peace, which organised the protest, said the seven had been arrested wearing clothing with the message: We oppose genocide, we support Palestine Action."
"Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government banned Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation last year, making it a criminal offence to belong to or support the group."
"More than 2,700 people have been arrested and hundreds charged over rallies in support of the group, according to protest organisers Defend Our Juries."
"Police said in a statement on the latest arrests that they had a duty to enforce the law as it currently stands, not as it might be in the future."
Activists protested at the Lakenheath RAF base, alleging its use for US aircraft in the US-Israel war on Iran. Seven individuals were arrested for supporting Palestine Action, a group banned by the UK government. The arrests occurred during a peace encampment where protesters wore messages opposing genocide and supporting Palestine Action. The government’s ban on the group has faced legal challenges, but remains enforced. Police emphasized their duty to uphold current laws, leading to multiple arrests related to the protests.
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