Overview

• The government cited the June 20 vandalism of two RAF Voyager aircraft at Brize Norton, which caused around £7 million in damage, as the catalyst for proscribing Palestine Action
• MPs backed the proscription by 385–26 in the Commons and the House of Lords endorsed the move without a vote, enabling the designation under the Terrorism Act 2000
• Palestine Action’s urgent appeals to the High Court and Court of Appeal were dismissed late on July 4, allowing the ban to take effect at midnight on July 5
• Over 20 people were arrested by the Metropolitan Police at a Parliament Square demonstration organised by Defend Our Juries for expressing support for the newly proscribed group
• Co-founder Huda Ammori vowed to pursue further legal challenges and intensify direct action, while civil liberties advocates warn the ban risks chilling nonviolent protest