Protesters gathered in Parliament Square to demonstrate against the terror ban on Palestine Action, with 600 to 700 participants. The ban renders it illegal to show support for Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act. Many demonstrators remained silent while holding placards stating their opposition to genocide. The ban is being challenged in the High Court, with a hearing expected in the autumn. Notable figures, including Bianca Jagger, participated and criticized the ban's alignment with international human rights law.
The Metropolitan Police has brought in scores of officers from other forces to help deal with a busy weekend of protests.
As a result of Palestine Action's proscription, it is now an offence to hold up a sign or wear a t-shirt in support of group under section 13 of the Terrorism Act.
The government's proscription of Palestine Action as a terror group is currently being challenged in the High Court, with a court case expected later in the autumn.
Bianca Jagger was among the demonstrators at Parliament Square, holding a sign quoting the words of UN human rights chief Volker Turk, who criticized the ban.
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