Overview

• Palestine Action was proscribed on July 5 under the Terrorism Act, making membership or support punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
• Defend Our Juries reports that more than 500 people will hold “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action” signs in Westminster on August 9.
• The Metropolitan Police has warned that anyone visibly supporting the group can expect to be arrested under section 13 of the Terrorism Act.
• Over 200 people have already been detained since the ban took effect, and campaigners say prosecuting hundreds more could overwhelm custody and court resources.
• Co-founder Huda Ammori won permission for a judicial review of the proscription, with a hearing set for this autumn.