UK to appeal High Court ruling that granted Palestine Action a victory
The UK government is appealing a High Court ruling that deemed the ban on Palestine Action unlawful. The court previously described the proscription of the group as a terrorist organization as disproportionate. This legal battle highlights ongoing tensions surrounding activism related to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
- ▪The appeal hearing is set to begin at the Court of Appeal in London.
- ▪Since the ban was enacted, over 2,700 individuals have been arrested for supporting Palestine Action.
- ▪The group's founder criticized the ban as a violation of human rights and an abuse of power.
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News|Israel-Palestine conflictUK appeals High Court ruling that granted Palestine Action a victoryThe Home Office is challenging top judges who ruled that the proscription of the group as a terrorist organisation was unlawful.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoProtesters hold signs to demand the lifting of the ban on Palestine Action, in London, United Kingdom, April 11, 2026 [Jack Taylor/Reuters]By Anealla SafdarPublished On 28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026|Updated: 1 May 2026 08:16 AM (GMT)Updated: 1 May 2026 08:16 AM (GMT)London, United Kingdom – The United Kingdom is appealing the High Court’s landmark ruling that the government’s ban on Palestine Action was illegal.The hearing, which…
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