20 h. ago Jeremy Corbyn turns up at court in solidarity with Palestine Action protesters accused of terror offences

Some 36 people pleaded not guilty at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London after being charged under anti-terror laws for supporting the banned group.

Events

21 h. ago Prevent ‘very ineffective’ in dealing with political extremism – Dominic Grieve

A review found that counter-terrorism measures including the law used to ban Palestine Action and Prevent are being used too widely.

Politics

32 h. ago Advisers told ministers banning Palestine Action could make it more popular

Briefing paper warned proscription could also heighten Muslim-Jewish tensions and be seen as favouring IsraelMinisters banned Palestine Action despite being told by their advisers it could “inadvertently enhance” the group’s profile, an official government document shows.The briefing paper was written three months before the proscription of the group, which was set up to take direct action to halt UK arms supplies to Israel. Continue reading...

Politics

37 h. ago Terror law used to ban Palestine Action being used too widely, report warns

A three-year review also found that anti-radicalisation scheme Prevent is ‘not fit for purpose’

Events

45 h. ago Legal experts and politicians criticise process used to ban Palestine Action

Independent commission says definition of terrorism relied on by ministers is too broad and more parliamentary oversight is neededLegal experts, former government ministers and an ex-MI6 director have criticised the process used to ban Palestine Action.The members of an independent commission set up by the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law said the definition of terrorism was too broad and better parliamentary oversight and judicial scrutiny was needed. Continue reading...

Politics

63 h. ago Police searching for Palestine Action prisoner who absconded after being freed from prison for wedding

The government has warned that Sean Middlebrough may face a longer sentence after he absconded

Events

3 d. ago Manhunt launched for Palestine Action activist accused of going on the run from HMP Wandsworth after skipping bail

Sean Middleborough, 32, who was being held on remand at HMP Wandsworth in south-west London, was granted bail for a weekend to attend his brother's wedding. But he did not return to prison.

Politics

1 week ago Protests against Palestine Action ban to take place in Wales

Event organisers estimate that around 1,500 people could join in the action next month

Events

2 w. ago Palestine Action activist accused of breaking into RAF base led anti

A pro-Palestine activist accused of vandalising an RAF base with Palestine Action spoke to anti-Israel protesters gathered outside his jail using a prison telephone.

Politics

2 w. ago Protests against Palestine Action ban planned in 18 UK towns and cities

More than 2,000 people have already been arrested for alleged support of the group, which is banned under terrorism laws.

Events

3 w. ago 'Palestine Action protesters' deny breaking into a weapons factory in Kent and causing £1.4Million of damage

Activists allegedly filmed themselves breaking into Instro Precision in Sandwich in the early hours of June 17, 2024, throwing stock to the ground and smashing computers with a crowbar.

Events

3 w. ago Group denies causing £1 million of damage in alleged Palestine Action attack

Activists allegedly filmed themselves breaking into Instro Precision in Sandwich in the early hours of June 17 2024, throwing stock to the ground and smashing computers with a crowbar.

Economics

3 w. ago Palestine Action's bid to challenge its status as a terror organisation CAN proceed, judges rule, as they dismiss Home Office appeal

Palestine Action's co-founder can proceed with a High Court challenge against the Government over the group's ban as a terror organisation, the Court of Appeal has ruled.

Events

3 w. ago Palestine Action legal challenge over group’s terror ban allowed to go ahead

The Court of Appeal ruled Palestine Action’s co-founder can proceed with a High Court challenge against the government

Events

3 w. ago Palestine Action given green light to challenge ban as Home Office loses court bid

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Society

3 w. ago Palestine Action cases placing ‘big burden’ on counter terror police, Met chief admits

Sir Mark Rowley said he fears the ‘justice system isn’t moving fast enough’ as he revealed the toll of policing those defying the terror ban

Events

4 w. ago Cracking down on repeat protest means ‘giving succour to haters’ – MP

Shabana Mahmood was not proposing the ‘removal of the right to protest’, she told the Commons.

Events