The controversy surrounding the ban on Palestine Action intensified with police warning of mass detentions for a planned demonstration that may attract over 1,000 supporters. The Metropolitan police stated that any breaches of terrorism laws would lead to arrests, while political leaders counseled against attending the protest. In dissent, 300 Jewish figures signed a letter opposing the ban, calling it illegitimate. The group Defend Our Juries is organizing the protest to contest Yvette Cooper's decision to ban Palestine Action after reported damages caused by activists. Over 200 arrests have been made since the ban.
The Metropolitan police expressed that they would arrest anyone breaking terrorism laws and urged people not to attend any protest, emphasizing their readiness to apply the law regarding Palestine Action.
A letter signed by 300 left-leaning Jewish figures stated that the decision to ban Palestine Action was illegitimate and unethical, highlighting a significant challenge to the proscription.
Campaigners from Defend Our Juries plan to protest in Westminster carrying placards in support of Palestine Action, opposing Yvette Cooper's ban after significant property damage caused by activists.
More than 200 people were arrested following the proscription of Palestine Action, indicating the ongoing tensions between authorities and supporters of the group.
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