2 h. ago First people charged with supporting Palestine Action after ban due in court

Two women and a man were arrested after a protest in Parliament Square on July 5.

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3 d. ago ‘Unprecedented’ number of terror charges since Labour’s Palestine Action ban

At least 138 people have been charged under the Terrorism Act for supporting Palestine Action since July – far surpassing numbers related to the ‘War on Terror’ after 9/11

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3 d. ago Week of protests over Palestine Action ban will begin at Labour conference

Group opposing the proscription announces ‘major escalation’ that will culminate in London on 4 OctoberUK politics live – latest updatesA week of mass actions protesting against the ban on Palestine Action has been announced, beginning at the Labour party conference in Liverpool and culminating in a national mobilisation in Parliament Square in London on 4 October.The plans were announced by Defend Our Juries on Friday, a week after 857 people were arrested under the Terrorism Act at a demonstration outside parliament opposing the proscription. It said the next phase of the protests represented a “major escalation” that would create an “unprecedented challenge” for the police, with 1,100 people already registered to take part and risk arrest. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Jeremy Corbyn slams ban on Palestine Action during parliament address

Jeremy Corbyn has called on the UK government to reverse its ban on Palestine Action.

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7 d. ago MPs demand Palestine Action terrorism ban rethink as controversial order defended

Security Minister Dan Jarvis told the Commons it was right to proscribe Palestine Action after nearly 900 people were arrested on Saturday, sparking a backlash from MPs

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7 d. ago London protests: Nearly 900 Palestine Action supporters detained; government defends ban on group

London protests: Nearly 900 Palestine Action supporters detained; government defends ban on group  The Times of India

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8 d. ago Almost 900 people arrested at Palestine Action ban protest, say Met police

Demonstration in central London on Saturday led to 857 arrests under Terrorism ActA total of 890 arrests were made at a demonstration in central London on Saturday against the banning of the protest group Palestine Action.Police arrested 857 people under the Terrorism Act for showing support for a proscribed group, while 33 people were arrested for other offences, including 17 for assaults on police officers, the Metropolitan police said. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Police arrest almost 900 at London protest supporting banned group Palestine Action

Police say they arrested almost 900 protesters outside Parliament in London for defying a ban on the group Palestine Action, which the government has labeled a terrorist organization

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8 d. ago Almost 900 arrested at Palestine Action protest in Parliament Square as hundreds defied ban, police say

A total of of 890 people were arrested - mostly for showing support for the proscribed terror group - and 519 people were taken into custody

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9 d. ago More than 425 arrested at rally against Palestine Action ban in London

More than 425 arrested at rally against Palestine Action ban in London  BBCAt Least 425 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested in London on Terrorism Charges  The New York TimesOver 400 arrested at London protest for Palestine Action, police say  The Times of Israel

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9 d. ago More than 425 arrested as protesters defy ban on Palestine Action in London

Police say offences include assault and support for a proscribed group as 1,500 oppose ban in Parliament SquareMore than 425 people have been arrested at the largest demonstration yet opposing the proscription of Palestine Action.Defend Our Juries, who organised the demonstrations, said there were 1,500 sign-holders in Parliament Square on Saturday at a fresh protest in London against the ban. At the previous major demonstration last month, 532 people were arrested for taking part. Participants gathered in Parliament Square by 1pm, many holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” Continue reading...

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9 d. ago About 300 arrested as protesters defy ban on Palestine Action in London

Police say offences include assault and support for a proscribed group as 1,500 defied ban in Parliament SquareAbout 300 people have been arrested at the largest demonstration yet opposing the proscription of Palestine Action.Defend Our Juries, who organised the demonstrations, said there were 1,500 sign-holders in Parliament Square on Saturday at a fresh protest in London against the ban. At the previous major demonstration last month, 532 people were arrested for taking part. Participants gathered in Parliament Square by 1pm, many holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” Continue reading...

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9 d. ago More than 150 arrested as protesters defy ban on Palestine Action in London

Police say offences include assault and support for a proscribed group as 1,500 defied ban in Parliament SquareMore than 150 people have been arrested at the largest demonstration yet opposing the proscription of Palestine Action.Defend Our Juries, who organised the demonstrations, said there were 1,500 sign-holders in Parliament Square on Saturday at a fresh protest in London against the ban. At the previous major demonstration last month, 532 people were arrested for taking part. Participants gathered in Parliament Square by 1pm, many holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Police detain London demonstrators supporting banned group Palestine Action

Police have arrested protesters outside Parliament in London for defying a ban on the group Palestine Action, which the government has labeled a terrorist organization

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9 d. ago Police begin arrests at London protest over Palestine Action ban – video

Police begin arrests at London protest over Palestine Action ban – video  The Guardian

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9 d. ago Arrests made at rally against Palestine Action ban in London

Arrests made at rally against Palestine Action ban in London  BBC

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9 d. ago London protests LIVE: Police warn of arrests as hundreds to defy Palestine Action ban at Westminster demo

Attendees are expected to refuse street bail, requiring more people to be taken into custody

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1 week ago Further 24 people charged with terror offences over support for Palestine Action

The charges come ahead of a planned protest in London on Saturday

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1 week ago Further 24 people charged over showing support for Palestine Action

The charges come ahead of a planned protest in London on Saturday

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1 week ago Another 24 people are charged with supporting Palestine Action

The CPS said the fresh charges will take the total number of people prosecuted for showing support for the banned group at a demonstration in London.

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