At least 100 people have been arrested across the United Kingdom to protest the government’s decision of labelling Palestine Action as a terror group. Demonstrations were held in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol and Truro in support of the pro-Palestine group, organised by Defend Our Juries.
At Least 100 Arrested Across UK In Protests Against Palestine Action Terror Designation
The Keir Starmer-led government recently designated Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000, making any form of support or affiliation with the group a criminal offence.
55 people were arrested under section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000, on suspicion of terrorism offences, after they held placards in support of Palestine Action. The protest is being described as the largest ever seen in Westminster, The Indian Express reported.
The placards read “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.” Supporters of the outlawed group Palestine Action gathered near the Mahatma Gandhi statue at London’s Parliament Square on Saturday. Police surrounded the demonstrators, searched their bags, handcuffed several individuals and carried some away.
According to The Guardian, the Metropolitan Police confirmed that nine additional individuals were arrested for showing support for Palestine Action during a major march to Whitehall, organised by the Palestine Coalition.
In response, Defend Our Juries, said on X, stating, “The UK government is complicit in Israel’s genocide against Palestinians. They are attempting to silence those who expose this complicity.”
The Keir Starmer-led government recently designated Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000, making any form of support or affiliation with the group a criminal offence.
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