Palestine Action

The UK government has designated Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, leading to the arrest or investigation of thousands of individuals. The group's protests have been the focus of significant law enforcement activity.

The article highlights the erosion of legal protections for healthcare in conflicts, with attacks on hospitals in Ukraine and Lebanon occurring with impunity. It also covers Donald Trump's claim of a Hamas disarmament deal in Gaza, disputes over its implementation, and regional issues including a wildfire near a UK nuclear plant and political accusations in the UK.

Dozens of people were arrested outside a London courthouse after expressing support for Palestine Action, a protest group banned by the British government as a terrorist organization.

The UK Supreme Court will hear an appeal against the ban of the Palestine Action group, which was upheld by the Court of Appeal. The group's co-founder has secured the right to appeal and plans to continue challenging the ban, potentially at the European Court of Human Rights.

Over 1,500 individuals facing terrorism charges linked to Palestine Action protests had their cases listed for hearings in London's Westminster Crown Court on Thursday, causing chaos. Trials initially scheduled for 30 July were postponed to October, but 1,579 people—including those notified of the adjournment—were unexpectedly listed for Thursday hearings.

The UK's Supreme Court will hear an appeal by Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, against a government ban imposed under the Terrorism Act. The ban, enforced by the UK's interior ministry in July 2025, criminalizes membership or support for the pro-Palestinian group with potential 14-year prison sentences.

UK police arrested 77 people protesting outside a London courthouse to support Palestine Action, a banned group accused of terrorism. The group's founder seeks Supreme Court review of its ban, which criminalizes membership or support with up to 14 years in prison. Charges against those violating the ban are paused pending the court's decision.

Over 1,500 cases involving individuals charged with terrorism in connection with Palestine Action protests were listed for hearings at a London court in one day, causing chaos due to conflicting court notices and postponed trials. The Supreme Court ruled that Palestine Action can challenge its 2025 ban, which has led to thousands of arrests.

The UK Supreme Court will hear an appeal against a lower court's ruling that the ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was lawful. The Court of Appeal previously upheld the ban in June, citing the group's support for violence, while the High Court in February deemed the ban unlawful for infringing on freedom of expression.

The UK Supreme Court has allowed an appeal hearing to challenge the Home Office's 2025 ban of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. The Court of Appeal previously overturned a High Court ruling that deemed the ban unlawful, stating the government's action balanced individual rights with national security interests.

The UK Supreme Court has granted Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, permission to appeal the Home Office's 2025 ban of the group as a terrorist organization. The ban, upheld by the Court of Appeal in June 2026, criminalizes membership or support with up to 14 years in prison. The Supreme Court case is scheduled for an autumn hearing.

Five protesters convicted of damaging a Barclays bank branch in Burnley face potential terror sentencing despite jurors not being informed of the possibility. The case references a prior ruling where four Palestine Action activists were labeled terrorists for similar actions targeting an Israeli arms company.

Five Palestine Action activists face potential terrorist sentencing after being convicted for damaging a Barclays Bank branch in Burnley. They caused £212,000 in damage during a protest targeting the bank's shares in Israeli weapons firm Elbit Systems.

Prosecutors in the UK are seeking to sentence Barclays protesters under terror laws after they were found guilty of criminal damage. The defendants are affiliated with the group Palestine Action.

Rajiv Menon KC faces contempt of court charges over a closing speech in a Palestine Action trial, causing concern among UK legal professionals about restricted speech. The trial judge referred the case to the High Court, asserting a 'case to answer,' despite prior appeals questioning the process.

The Criminal Bar Association chair criticized the prosecution of human rights barrister Rajiv Menon KC for contempt of court over his closing speech during a trial of Palestine Action activists. The prosecution has raised concerns about its impact on legal professionals' willingness to perform their duties.

Andy Burnham, confirmed as Labour Party leader, is positioned to address criticisms of Keir Starmer's unconditional support for Israel and stalled Palestinian statehood pledges. Starmer faced backlash for his pro-Zionist stance and inaction on Gaza, despite Labour's manifesto commitment to Palestinian rights. The article highlights calls for policy shifts, including labeling Israel’s actions as genocide and repealing the Palestine Action ban.

Wes Streeting has been appointed as UK defence minister by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Streeting previously served as health secretary and facilitated access for Palantir, a US tech firm with links to Israel's actions in Palestine, to NHS patient data while withholding contract details. Yvette Cooper, a former foreign secretary, will take over as health secretary.

Ed Miliband is appointed as UK foreign minister, and Shabana Mahmood is appointed as interior minister by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Shabana Mahmood was previously involved in policies targeting Palestine Action and immigration reforms.

William Plastow, a defendant accused of involvement in a Palestine Action raid on an Israeli-owned arms factory, stated he missed the last year of his mother's life while held on remand. He was arrested in August 2024 and spent 18 months in custody before being granted bail for four days to be with his mother, who died of terminal cancer.

William Plastow, a defendant in a Palestine Action case, was held on remand for 18 months and missed the final year of his mother’s life before being granted bail to be with her. He faces criminal damage charges related to a 2024 raid on an Elbit Systems factory in Filton, near Bristol, but was acquitted of violent disorder.

The article argues that Britain is moving toward authoritarianism under the guise of protecting against immigrants, Muslims, and left-wing groups. It highlights the Court of Appeal's upholding of a ban on the activist group Palestine Action and criticizes the role of outgoing Labour leader Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood in eroding civil liberties.

Pro-Palestine activist Fergie Chambers was arrested in Spain on a US extradition request alleging money laundering and other offenses. Chambers, who funded pro-Palestinian groups including Palestine Action, was denied bail pending extradition proceedings. The US indictment claims he conspired to disrupt Elbit Systems of America due to its military supply role for Israel.

A defendant in a Palestine Action case described her arrest as 'horrifying' and stated that she and co-defendants still have PTSD. The group, including Hannah Davidson and six others, faces charges of violent disorder and criminal damage for a 2024 raid on an Elbit Systems factory in Bristol. One defendant, William Plastow, was acquitted of violent disorder but remains charged with criminal damage.

Hannah Davidson and seven others face charges of violent disorder and criminal damage in connection with a 2024 raid on an Elbit Systems factory in Bristol. They are charged under 'joint enterprise' for coordinating the break-in, while one defendant was acquitted of violent disorder charges.

Police arrested 14 activists in London after they staged a protest outside New Scotland Yard, urging officers to join the proscribed group Palestine Action. The arrests occurred under Section 12 of the Terrorism Act, which criminalizes inviting support for banned organizations.

A retired priest, 84, was among a group arrested for supporting Palestine Action during a protest outside Met Police Headquarters. The arrest occurred at a demonstration targeting the police headquarters.

The UK Court of Appeal upheld the government's proscription of Palestine Action, overturning a prior High Court ruling that deemed the ban unlawful. The case highlights flaws in the terrorism discourse, linking it to racialized anti-Muslim assumptions and colonial histories that frame resistance as irrational violence.

Andy Burnham, expected to become Britain's next Labour leader, faces challenges in regaining the trust of British Muslims, whose support for Labour dropped from 80% in 2019 to 60% in 2024. The article highlights Labour's loss of Muslim voters in key constituencies and criticizes the party's handling of Gaza-related policies and domestic actions against Palestinian solidarity.

A UK judge has renewed contempt proceedings against Rajiv Menon KC, a lawyer representing Palestine Action defendants, after a prior attempt was ruled unlawful. Justice Johnson alleges Menon breached court directions during a closing speech, despite a Court of Appeal ruling that the initial referral was improper. The proceedings are described as unprecedented in English legal history.

Activists from the Palestine Action group were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 4 years and 8 months to 7 years and 8 months for damaging Elbit Systems' UK factory during a 2024 protest. The UK government labeled the sentences as connected to 'terrorism,' but the jury convicted the activists solely on charges of criminal damage and grievous bodily harm without intent.

The UK Court of Appeal upheld the ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, rejecting a High Court ruling that had found the ban unlawful on grounds of policy breach, proportionality, and rights infringement. Campaigners warn the decision risks authoritarianism by granting excessive executive power over national security and protest rights.

The UK Court of Appeal upheld the government's ban on Palestine Action, dismissing its claim as a civil disobedience group akin to the suffragettes. The ruling highlighted the group's covert operations and property damage, contrasting with historical accounts of the militant Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU), which also used secret cells and violent tactics during its suffrage campaign.

More than 100 supporters of Palestine Action were arrested outside the Royal Courts of Justice after judges ruled the group's ban was lawful.

A UK court upheld a terrorism ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, making membership or support a criminal offense punishable by up to 14 years in prison. The group, which has faced over 3,000 arrests, plans to appeal to the Supreme Court and European Court of Human Rights.

The UK Court of Appeal upheld the government's ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, citing its support for violence. The group, which targeted Israel-linked defense companies like Elbit Systems, had challenged the ban, arguing it violated free speech, but the court ruled the prohibition proportionate.

A UK court upheld a ban on the Palestine Action group, ruling it is not a civil disobedience protest group but a covert organization with secret cells. Four activists from the group were recently jailed.

The UK Court of Appeal ruled the government's ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist organization lawful, rejecting claims it was a non-violent civil disobedience group. The decision overturned a High Court ruling that found the group's activities did not warrant a ban, with the government citing acts like breaking into a Royal Air Force base and vandalizing defense sites as justification.

Palestine Action has been banned in Britain after judges ruled the Home Office was permitted to designate them as a proscribed organization. The court's decision upheld the government's authority to restrict the group under existing laws.

The UK Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling that found the government's ban on Palestine Action to be unlawful and discriminatory, deeming the proscription lawful and proportionate. The decision allows the ban, which criminalizes membership or support for the group with up to 14 years in prison, to remain in force.