52 h. ago This column does not express support for Palestine Action – here’s why | Owen Jones

In Britain’s increasingly authoritarian society, any sort of protest can find itself at odds with the law. You might even go to jailThis piece must be carefully written to avoid my being imprisoned for up to 14 years. That’s a curious sentence to say as a newspaper columnist in Britain in 2025. But since the government voted to proscribe the direct action protest group Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act, any statement seen as expressing support could lead to arrest and prosecution.You may justifiably respond that Guardian journalists are not above the law. For example, if I penned a column in support of al-Qaida, you might be sympathetic to incarceration: it did, after all, kill nearly 3,000 people on 9/11, as well as perpetrate multiple terrorist atrocities such as the 2004 Madrid train bombings, and the 7 July London bombings two decades ago. Similarly, you may conclude that a polemic in favour of Islamic State should be met with a hefty prison sentence.Owen Jones is a Guard...

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4 d. ago Palestine Action 'sets up a secret website' to recruit new members as support of terror group becomes criminal offence

The organisation is directing its supporters to a secret platform under the name Direct Action Training.

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4 d. ago Pink Floyd's Roger Waters faces possible criminal prosecution after Palestine Action support video as Campaign Against Antisemitism ready case against musician

The musician, 81, said in an online video post on social media: 'Parliament has been corrupted by a genocidal foreign power. Stand up and be counted - it's now.'

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5 d. ago Pink Floyd's Roger Waters opens himself to prosecution as he declares he SUPPORTS banned terror group Palestine Action

The musician, 81, said in an online video post on social media: 'Parliament has been corrupted by a genocidal foreign power. Stand up and be counted - it's now.'

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5 d. ago More than 20 arrests at protest in support of Palestine Action after UK ban comes into effect

More than 20 people have been arrested during a protest in London in support of Palestine Action, a group which has been banned under UK anti-terrorism laws

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5 d. ago Protesters in London defy ban to rally in support of Palestine Action

Protesters in London defy ban to rally in support of Palestine Action  PressTV

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5 d. ago More than 20 arrests at protest in support of banned Palestine Action

The designation as a terror group means that membership of, or support for, Palestine Action is a criminal offence punishable by jail.

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5 d. ago More than 20 people arrested at protest in support of banned group Palestine Action

The Metropolitan Police said that the group is now "proscribed and expressing support for them is a criminal offence."

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5 d. ago Arrests made at protest in support of banned Palestine Action

The designation as a terror group means that membership of, or support for, Palestine Action is a criminal offence punishable by jail.

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5 d. ago Met Police issue warning after Palestine Action ban comes into force

The designation as a terror group means that membership of, or support for, Palestine Action is now a criminal offence.

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6 d. ago Police issue warning over Palestine Action protests after group proscribed as terrorist organisation

Demonstrators expressing support for Palestine Action could be jailed for 14 years

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8 d. ago Concerned Buddies say support for Palestinians is more important than ever

Councillor Neil Graham said the decision to lower the flag was a “victory for common sense”, arguing the decision to retain it in Paisley was nothing more than “gesture politics” and a “fringe issue”.

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8 d. ago MPs vote to support proscribing Palestine Action as terror group

Home secretary Yvette Cooper said ‘violence and serious criminal damage has no place in legitimate protest’ as she gears up to ban the group

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1 week ago Judge grants Palestine Action urgent hearing to try to stop ban taking effect

Co-founder of protest group to be given opportunity to apply for ‘interim relief’ to prevent proscription orderUK politics live – latest updatesPalestine Action has been granted an urgent high court hearing on Friday to try to prevent a banning order against it from coming into effect.An order was laid before parliament on Monday that would proscribe the group as a terrorist organisation, making being a member of or inviting support for Palestine Action a criminal offence carrying a maximum sentence of 14 years in jail. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Kate Nash wants to 'collaborate with Kneecap' as she tells politicians to 'get a grip'

Kneecap are known for their provocative lyrics and merchandise, as well as their championing of the Irish language and support for Palestine, and Kate Nash has said she would love to collaborate with them

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1 week ago Glastonbury Festival 2025 ends after weekend of controversy and surprises

The weekend saw many acts express their support for Palestine.

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1 week ago The Libertines suffer awkward Glastonbury moment in support of Palestine as mic 'muted'

Indie band The Libertines' tried to start a 'Free Palatine' chant during their performance at the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury but failed as the microphone wasn't on

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2 w. ago ‘We just want to stop people being murdered’: Kneecap on Palestine, protest and provocation

Exclusive: The Irish rap trio have recently faced censure and a court case, but have also had support for their pro-Palestine stance. Ahead of a Glastonbury appearance deemed ‘inappropriate’ by Keir Starmer, they argue the backlash against them is a deliberate distractionIn April, the Irish-language rap trio Kneecap performed two sets at Coachella, the California music festival attended by 250,000 people. As is commonplace at the group’s shows, Kneecap displayed a message stating: “Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people,” and the words “Fuck Israel. Free Palestine”. Mo Chara, one of the group’s members, told the audience: “The Palestinians have nowhere to go. It’s their fucking home and they’re bombing them from the skies. If you’re not calling it a genocide, what the fuck are you calling it?”Within a week, Kneecap’s US booking agent had dropped them, Fox News had likened the statements to “Nazi Germany”, a handful of summer shows had been cancelled, and two vi...

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2 w. ago Azealia Banks pulls out of London festival over 'pressure to support Palestine'

Azealia Banks pulls out of London festival over 'pressure to support Palestine'  London Evening Standard

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2 w. ago Azealia Banks pulls out of London festival after 'being pressured to support Palestine'

The rapper, 34, said she didn’t want to ‘appease’ festival promoters in a lengthy post on X

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