Overview
- On July 5, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper proscribed Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act 2000, making membership or support punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
- Defend Our Juries-organised demonstrations in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol and Truro have produced over 200 arrests under Section 13 for displaying support for the outlawed group.
- Metropolitan, Avon and Somerset and other police forces have confiscated placards and detained protesters, prompting a High Court judge to note officers have misapplied counterterrorism powers.
- The government’s decision followed a June 20 action at RAF Brize Norton where activists spray-painted two Voyager aircraft, inflicting roughly £7 million in damage.
- At today’s hearing, Ammori is seeking leave for a full judicial review of the proscription, arguing it breaches human rights and could chill legitimate protest.