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Greta Thunberg Arrested in London Under Terrorism Act for Placard Backing Palestine Action Prisoners

The arrest enforces a Terrorism Act provision banning public support for Palestine Action following its July proscription.

Overview

  • City of London Police said a 22-year-old woman was detained for displaying a sign supporting a proscribed organization in breach of Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
  • Video from campaigners shows Thunberg holding a placard reading “I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide” outside Aspen Insurance in the City of London.
  • Police also arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of criminal damage after red paint was sprayed and hammers were used on the building, with the pair gluing themselves nearby.
  • Prisoners for Palestine said Aspen was targeted over services it is claimed to provide to Elbit Systems, the Israel-linked defense firm, a rationale repeated across multiple reports.
  • Lawyers for hunger-striking detainees linked to Palestine Action have sent a pre-action letter to Justice Secretary David Lammy as several prisoners’ health deteriorates and some are hospitalized.