An 83-year-old retired priest was arrested for supporting Palestine Action, now classified as a terrorist organization, under the Terrorism Act 2000. Met Police commissioner stated the law's age neutrality, emphasizing serious criminality regarding the group. MPs voted for the ban after the group's involvement in criminal damage. Protesters, including Reverend Parfitt, argued the ban represents a loss of civil liberties, declining to be silenced by the government's actions. The Home Secretary criticized the group for its history of unacceptable criminal activities leading to the legislation.
The law does not have an age limit, whether you're 18 or 80. This emphasizes that legal accountability applies universally, regardless of age.
Reverend Sue Parfitt was arrested for supporting Palestine Action, which was newly classified as a terrorist organization under the Terrorism Act 2000.
Protesters, including Parfitt, expressed that the ban on their organization symbolizes a loss of civil liberties in the country.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper described Palestine Action as disgraceful due to their history of unacceptable criminal damage, prompting the organization's ban.
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