Overview

• On July 19, police across London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol and Truro arrested over 100 people for displaying support for Palestine Action during coordinated demonstrations.
• Palestine Action became the first nonviolent direct-action group proscribed under the Terrorism Act 2000 on July 5, with membership or support now punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
• Metropolitan and Kent police have warned that people expressing support for Palestine Action at upcoming protests face likely arrest under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act.
• Civil liberties groups and UN experts have condemned the ban and enforcement measures as an excessive use of counterterror powers that undermines free speech and assembly.
• Co-founder Huda Ammori will seek permission for a full judicial review at the High Court next week to challenge the proscription order.