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Appeal Court Upholds Lawful Ban on Palestine Action, Leaving Protesters Disheartened

15 Haziran 2026The Guardian

The Court of Appeal has ruled that the ban on the direct action group Palestine Action is lawful, leading to widespread anger among protesters. This decision overturns a previous ruling by the High Court, which deemed the proscription unlawful.
As a result, over 3,000 individuals arrested under the Terrorism Act since the ban was enacted may now face prosecution, with more than 700 already charged.
The proscription of Palestine Action is part of a broader trend in the UK where the government has increasingly classified certain forms of protest as terrorism. This ruling is likely to intensify discussions around the legal definitions of terrorism and the rights of activists, especially in politically charged con…
The ruling raises significant questions about the balance between national security and the right to protest. The implications of this decision extend beyond Palestine Action, potentially setting a precedent for how authorities can manage dissent.

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