Police in London detained over 25 protesters following the ban of activist group Palestine Action in the UK. Officers arrested more than 20 individuals suspected of offences under the Terrorism Act 2000. The arrests occurred as demonstrators displayed signs opposing genocide and supporting Palestine Action. A spokesperson criticized the police's actions, while others voiced concerns about police intervention. Recent legislation made expressing support for Palestine Action a criminal offence, leading to increased scrutiny of public demonstrations related to the group.
More than 25 protesters have been detained by police a day after the activist group was banned in the UK, with over 20 arrests made in London.
Police arrested protesters for supporting Palestine Action, which was banned at midnight, leading to arrests for offences under the Terrorism Act 2000.
Campaign group Defend Our Juries reported that 27 people, including health professionals and a priest, were arrested for holding signs saying: I oppose genocide.
Police warned that expressing support for Palestine Action, including chanting and displaying signs, would be treated as a criminal offence following the ban.
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