Overview

• Police Scotland detained the 68-year-old outside Edinburgh’s St Leonards station on August 25 under the Terrorism Act 2000 for allegedly showing support for a proscribed organization.
• Authorities processed and released Laverty the same day, and he is due to appear in court on September 18.
• The T‑shirt read “Genocide in Palestine, it’s time to act” and, according to reports, was interpreted by police as public backing for Palestine Action.
• Police said inquiries are ongoing following the arrest connected to demonstrations during the Edinburgh festivals.
• Laverty had worn the shirt at recent events and joined director Ken Loach at a protest against the ban, as cultural figures including Sally Rooney have publicly criticized the proscription.