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politics1 month ago•27 min saved

UK High Court rules Palestine Action ban unlawful, keeps proscription in limbo

The UK High Court ruled that the government’s decision to ban Palestine Action under terrorism laws was disproportionate and unlawful, but the group remains proscribed for now pending a further hearing and possible appeal. Police say they will not immediately arrest supporters, instead focusing on gathering evidence for potential offences. The decision elicited mixed reactions across parties and rights groups, and the government has signalled it will appeal.

via BBC|

#high-court #palestine-action #politics

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Greta Thunberg detained by UK police at pro-Palestinian protest

Greta Thunberg was arrested in London during a pro-Palestinian protest for supporting Palestine Action, a group proscribed as a terrorist organization, under the Terrorism Act, after holding a supportive sign. The arrest highlights tensions over activism related to Palestine and UK security policies.

via DW|

#greta-thunberg #palestine-action #protest

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Controversy Surrounds UK Police Arrest of French Publisher on Terrorism Charges

The London Metropolitan Police have been criticised for arresting French publisher Ernest Moret under the UK’s Terrorism Act. Moret was stopped and questioned under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act after arriving at London’s St Pancreas railway station. The officers said Moret took part in demonstrations in France against a controversial pension reform. Moret was arrested and transferred to a police station after failing to give his phone and passcodes to the officers. The UK’s National Union of Journalists (NUJ) was among the organisations that condemned Moret’s arrest.

via Al Jazeera English|

#ernest-moret #france #freedom-of-expression