The UK government's ban on Palestine Action, designated a terrorist organization, is criticized by the UN human rights commissioner as disproportionate and unnecessary. This action restricts significant rights to freedom of expression and assembly, contrary to the UK's international human rights obligations. Individuals associated with Palestine Action, who have not committed crimes, are impacted by this designation. The UN official called for the UK to halt legal proceedings against arrested protesters, bringing attention to the arrests of many individuals, including an 80-year-old woman, for merely holding supportive placards.
Volker Turk, the UN human rights commissioner, stated that the UK government's designation of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization is disproportionate and unnecessary, calling for its rescindment.
The ban imposed by the UK government amounts to an impermissible restriction on rights to freedom of expression and assembly, conflicting with the UK's obligations under international human rights law.
Turk emphasized that the decision restricts the rights of individuals associated with Palestine Action who have not engaged in any criminal activity but are merely exercising their rights.
The ongoing arrests of individuals for supporting Palestine Action and the consequences faced by protesters, such as the arrest of an 80-year-old woman, exemplify the chilling effect on lawful expression.
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