39 h. ago Voices: Palestine Action demonstrators should not be prosecuted for placards

Indicating support for a terrorist organisation with a placard should not be a criminal offence, as it is inconsistent with the basic rights of free speech, says Jonathan Sumption

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50 h. ago What will happen to people arrested at Palestine Action demonstration?

After more than 500 arrests on Saturday, anyone convicted under s12 of the Terrorism Act could get up to 14 years in jailThe consequences of being arrested for expressing support for Palestine Action could be “life-changing”, one of those detained during Saturday’s protests, Jonathon Porritt, has admitted.While the former government adviser said he had carefully deliberated over a decision to take part, the road ahead for the more than 500 people arrested on Saturday involves possible criminal charges, court cases and convictions. Ultimately, custodial sentences of as much as 14 years could be imposed. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Every single 'Palestine Action supporter' at central London protest released after police make over 500 arrests

Every single 'Palestine Action supporter' at central London protest released after police make over 500 arrests  GB News

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3 d. ago London police up arrest tally to 522 at rally for proscribed group Palestine Action

London police up arrest tally to 522 at rally for proscribed group Palestine Action  The Times of Israel

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3 d. ago UK police arrest 522 over support for Palestine Action at London protests

UK police arrest 522 over support for Palestine Action at London protests  Al Jazeera

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3 d. ago Palestine Action ban protest: half of those arrested were 60 or over, data shows

Total of 532 arrests at London protest on Saturday, most for displaying placards or signs in support of proscribed groupHalf of the people arrested during the protest in relation to Palestine Action in London on Saturday were aged 60 or above, according to police figures.A total of 532 people were arrested at the largest demonstration relating to the group since it was proscribed last month. All but 10 were under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act for displaying supportive placards or signs. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Primal Scream praise The Only Ones' Peter Perrett after arrest at Palestine Action demonstration in London

Primal Scream praise The Only Ones' Peter Perrett after arrest at Palestine Action demonstration in London  NME

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3 d. ago Police arrest 532 people at London protest over Palestine Action ban

Met police say hundreds arrested at largest demonstration relating to Palestine Action since group was proscribedA total of 532 people were arrested in London at the largest demonstration relating to Palestine Action since the group was banned, the Metropolitan police have said.Hundreds attended Saturday’s demonstration in Parliament Square, organised by the campaign group Defend Our Juries, which had asked participants to hold up signs saying: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago London police arrest hundreds at Gaza protest supporting Palestine Action

London police arrest hundreds at Gaza protest supporting Palestine Action  Al Jazeera

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3 d. ago UK police arrest 466 people at Palestine Action protest in London

UK police arrest 466 people at Palestine Action protest in London  Al Jazeera

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3 d. ago London Police arrest over 460 in protest against UK's ban on Palestine Action group

London Police arrest over 460 in protest against UK's ban on Palestine Action group  India Today

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3 d. ago London police arrest 466 people for backing banned Palestine Action group

London police arrest 466 people for backing banned Palestine Action group  News Channel 3-12

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3 d. ago Police arrest over 450 people at protest supporting Palestine Action in London: Live

Police arrest over 450 people at protest supporting Palestine Action in London: Live  The Independent

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3 d. ago Police arrest 474 people at protest over Palestine Action ban in London

Met officers and other UK forces form ‘significant presence’ in largest protest since group was proscribed as terrorist organisationMore than 450 people have been arrested in central London at the largest demonstration relating to Palestine Action since the group was proscribed as a terrorist organisation.The Metropolitan police said they had drawn officers from other forces to help form a “significant policing presence” in the capital before the planned event, which was anticipated to result in large numbers of people being detained. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago London police arrest at least 450 protesters at rally against Palestine Action ban

London police arrest at least 450 protesters at rally against Palestine Action ban  Middle East Eye

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3 d. ago London protests live: Police arrest more than 450 people as hundreds rally in support of Palestine Action

Separately, thousands took part in Palestine Solidarity march through London to protest against humanitarian crisis in Gaza

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4 d. ago UK police arrest at least 466 people at Palestine Action protest in London

UK police arrest at least 466 people at Palestine Action protest in London  Al Jazeera

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4 d. ago London protests live: Police arrest 466 people as hundreds rally in support of Palestine Action

London protests live: Police arrest 466 people as hundreds rally in support of Palestine Action  The Independent

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4 d. ago Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Moazzam Begg among 466 arrested in police crackdown on Palestine Action supporters at Parliament Square

Protesters swarmed Parliament Square holding placards in support of the proscribed terror group Palestine Action - as the UK was engulfed by a wave of demonstrations.

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4 d. ago Police arrest 466 people at protest over Palestine Action ban in London

Met officers and other UK forces form ‘significant presence’ in largest protest since group was proscribed as terrorist organisationMore than 450 people have been arrested in central London at the largest demonstration relating to Palestine Action since the group was proscribed as a terrorist organisation.The Metropolitan police said they had drawn officers from other forces to help form a “significant policing presence” in the capital before the planned event, which was anticipated to result in large numbers of people being detained. Continue reading...

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