43 m. ago London protests LIVE: Police make arrests at central London rally against Palestine Action ban

Today’s event is one of a series of actions taking place in 18 towns and cities between November 18 and 29

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1 hour ago Met police arrest more protesters demonstrating against Palestine Action ban

Crowds gathered in Tavistock Square on Saturday, with many sitting on the grass holding signs reading: 'I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.'

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3 d. ago Government responds to calls for UK firework ban after thousands demand action

More than 181,000 had backed a call for fireworks to be limited to local council approved events

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4 d. ago Activists arrested as protests against Palestine Action ban are held across UK

Defend Our Juries is holding demonstrations in 18 towns and cities between November 18 and 29 in support of lifting the ban on Palestine Action.

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4 d. ago Sally Rooney says UK prisoners linked to Palestine Action face ‘shocking mistreatment’

Exclusive: author urges ministers to engage with those on hunger strike, who want better conditions, bail and lifting of banSally Rooney has pleaded with the UK government to address the “shocking mistreatment” of Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners who are on hunger strike, saying she fears for their welfare.Six prisoners awaiting trial are refusing food, including two who have been on hunger strike for more than two weeks and are already said to have lost considerable weight and be struggling physically. Their demands include improved jail conditions, release on bail and lifting the ban on Palestine Action. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Portugal to take action after Cristiano Ronaldo red card amid World Cup ban threat

Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a straight red card in Portugal's surprise 2-0 defeat away to the Republic of Ireland on Thursday and faces being banned at the World Cup

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1 week 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.

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1 week 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’

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1 week 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...

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1 week ago Teenager who was exposed to videos of beheading and a child shooting another dead joins legal action to ban smartphones in schools

Flossie McShea, 17, and Katie Moore, 43, have added their support to a claim for judicial review set up by two fathers earlier this year.

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1 week ago Teenager joins legal action to get phones banned in schools across England

The 17-year-old says she feels the Department for Education has failed to protect her and her peers

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1 week ago Teenager and parent join planned legal action calling for school phone ban

Flossie McShea, 17, and Katie Moore, 43, want to see a complete statutory ban on smartphones in schools.

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2 w. ago Protests outside match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv lead to 11 arrests

Teenage boy among those arrested outside groundMP Ayoub Khan speaks at pro-Palestine demonstrationEleven people were arrested during protests outside Villa Park on Thursday after Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned on safety grounds from attending the Europa League match, sparking intense controversy.A large Pro-Palestine demonstration took place in the shadow of Aston Villa’s stadium, with protesters calling for the match to be cancelled and for Israeli teams to be banned from multinational competitions. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Unite members employed by GXO Logistics in Motherwell to begin strike action tomorrow over 'inferior' pay

The initial strike action and a continuous overtime ban will start at 0.01am on November 7 and ends at 23.59pm on November 14.

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2 w. ago Moment Rolex knife slasher snared by live facial recognition cameras arrested in street

Adenola Akindutire, 22, stole luxury timepieces valued at £28,300 after posing as a buyer on Facebook marketplace

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3 w. ago Transgender rights group launch legal action against English cricket after 'unlawful' ban

The England and Wales Cricket Board is facing legal action over its decision to ban those born male from competing in the women's game, according to a report.

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3 w. 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

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3 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.

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last month Black enrollment is waning at many elite colleges after affirmative action ban, AP analysis finds

An Associated Press analysis finds that the number of Black students enrolling at many elite colleges has dropped in the two years since the Supreme Court banned affirmative action in admissions

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