UK ban on Palestine Action is challenged at top court, some protesters arrested
By Sam Tobin LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - A co-founder of Palestine Action challenged Britain's decision to ban the campaign group as a terrorist organisation at the UK Supreme Court on Wednesday, arguing that the move was disproportionate and undermined counter-terrorism laws. The British government proscribed Palestine Action last year after a series of high-profile incidents mostly targeting…
A co-founder of Palestine Action, Huda Al Ammori, challenged the British government's decision to designate the campaign group as a terrorist organization at the UK Supreme Court on Wednesday. Represented by Raza Hussain KC, Al Ammori is seeking to quash the July 2025 proscription, with lawyers arguing the ban was disproportionate and failed to strike a fair balance between affected rights and the community.
Documents submitted to the court claim that less than 1 per cent of the group's direct action activities over five years met the definition of terrorism.
The government proscribed the group following incidents targeting defense firms, including a break-in at the Royal Air Force's Brize Norton air base where two planes were damaged. While the High Court previously found the proscription unlawful, the Court of Appeal overturned that decision due to the group's use of violence and secretive nature.
The Community Security Trust and the Jewish Leadership Council have been granted permission to intervene in the appeal, stating the group's "violent activism" has expanded beyond companies linked to Israel.
Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing, Sky News reported that dozens of protesters were arrested outside the court building.
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