Palestine Action ban created ‘culture of fear’, UK appeal court hears
The UK appeal court is hearing a challenge against the ban on Palestine Action, which has been described as creating a 'culture of fear' among advocates for Palestinian rights. The high court previously ruled that the proscription significantly interfered with freedom of speech and assembly. The case raises important questions about the balance between counter-terrorism measures and the rights of individuals to protest and express their views.
- ▪The ban on Palestine Action has been argued to create a culture of fear among those campaigning for Palestinian rights.
- ▪The high court found that the proscription represented a significant interference with the rights to freedom of speech and assembly.
- ▪Over 3,000 individuals have been arrested under the act for expressing support for Palestine Action since the ban was implemented.
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A protester holds a sign outside Royal Courts of Justice during the Palestine Action appeal hearing. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/Zuma Press Wire/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenA protester holds a sign outside Royal Courts of Justice during the Palestine Action appeal hearing. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/Zuma Press Wire/ShutterstockPalestine ActionPalestine Action ban created ‘culture of fear’, UK appeal court hearsHome secretary is challenging high court decision that PA’s proscription interfered with freedom of speechHaroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondentTue 28 Apr 2026 12.47 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 23.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe ban on Palestine Action has created a “culture of fear” among those campaigning for Palestinian rights and judges were right to deem…
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