Government defends Palestine Action ban after High Court ruled it unlawful
The government is defending its ban on Palestine Action after a High Court ruled it unlawful. The Court of Appeal is currently reviewing the case, with arguments centered on the implications for counter-terrorism powers and the right to protest. Palestine Action, which has been involved in direct actions against businesses linked to Israel, remains banned while the appeal process continues.
- ▪The government argues that overturning the ban would limit counter-terrorism powers.
- ▪Palestine Action was deemed to meet the statutory definition of being concerned in terrorism.
- ▪The group has been involved in numerous direct action events, causing significant damage and arrests.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 12 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ What is the latest Palestine Action court case – and what is at stake? — The Guardian — World
- ▪ UK to appeal High Court ruling that granted Palestine Action a victory — Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
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Government defends Palestine Action ban after High Court ruled it unlawful28 April 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDominic CascianiHome and legal correspondent, Court of Appeal, LondonPA MediaPalestine Action was proscribed as a terrorist organisation in 2025The government has defended its ban on Palestine Action under anti-terrorism legislation, two months after the High Court ruled it was unlawful.A rare five-judge panel at the Court of Appeal is considering whether February's decision to reject Palestine Action's proscription should stand.Opening a three-day defence of the home secretary's proscription of the group, barristers told the Court of Appeal on Tuesday that overturning it would limit ministers' counter-terrorism powers.The government's lawyer also told the court…
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