London police detain 48 during protests against Palestine Action ban
Al Jazeera English reported that London police arrested 48 people as hundreds gathered in London and Edinburgh to protest the ban on the activist group…
Al Jazeera English reported that London police arrested 48 people as hundreds gathered in London and Edinburgh to protest the ban on the activist group Palestine Action. The demonstrations took place just days before a UK Supreme Court hearing that will consider an appeal against the group's proscription. Police said the arrests were made during the London rally, while participants in Edinburgh also voiced opposition to the ban. The legal challenge is expected to test the government's authority to outlaw the organization, a move that has drawn criticism from activists and civil‑rights groups.
Why it matters
The protests and upcoming Supreme Court appeal highlight growing public opposition to the ban on Palestine Action and could influence the legal limits of UK protest policing.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- Al Jazeera English
- First reported
- Key names
- London, Palestine Action, Edinburgh, UK Supreme Court
- Section
- World
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