Palestine Action supporters urged to demand they are taken into custody if they are arrested
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 () Protesters are being urged to demand they are taken into custody if they are arrested for supporting Palestine Action this weekend - which may threaten to overwhelm police resources.
Health Minister Stephen Kinnock says the government proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist group following attacks on Jewish-owned shops and a UK military base, warning that supporting the group carries consequences.
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Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has welcomed the decision to proscribe Palestine Action, calling it a terrorist group that has attacked military assets. He said Parliament acted on security service advice and warned that those breaking the law, including at recent demonstrations, must face consequences. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
In one of the largest police operations in over a decade, 474 people were arrested in central London during a mass protest against the UK’s ban on Palestine Action. The Metropolitan Police confirmed 466 arrests for “showing support” for the proscribed group, plus eight others for offences including assaulting officers. The protest, organised by Defend Our Juries, saw hundreds holding signs opposing genocide and supporting Palestine Action.
Critics, including Amnesty International, slammed the arrests as “deeply concerning” and a threat to free speech, saying the demonstrators were peaceful. The government defended the ban, calling Palestine Action a non-peaceful group, while announcing £8.5m in additional aid to Gaza. The crackdown follows the June proscription of the group after activists vandalised RAF aircraft in protest over UK arms sales to Israel.
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The Metropolitan Police say 200 people were arrested in Parliament Square for showing support for a proscribed organisation, as protesters held placards in support of Palestine Action. Report by..
A Palestine Action demonstration in Parliament Square, saw protesters being arrested by police. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at..
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Anthony Harvey has been charged under the Terrorism Act after a police investigation into “those involved in encouraging support for Palestine Action”. Daily Record Also reported by •BBC News •BBC Local News