What is Palestine Action – and why was it banned as a terrorist organisation?
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Palestine Action, a protest group founded in 2020, was banned as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000 in July 2025, leading to over 3,200 arrests. The High Court later ruled the ban 'disproportionate,' a decision the Home Office is now appealing. The group, known for direct actions against arms companies, has caused significant property damage and sparked legal and public debate.
- ▪Palestine Action was founded in 2020 with a protest at Elbit Systems’ UK headquarters in London.
- ▪The group was banned under the Terrorism Act 2000 in July 2025, making membership or support a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
- ▪In 2022, Palestine Action caused over £1 million in damage at a Thales defence factory in Glasgow, using pyrotechnics and smoke bombs.
- ▪The group published 'The Underground Manual' in late 2023, outlining tactics involving criminal damage and property destruction.
- ▪More than 3,200 people have been arrested since the ban took effect, according to Defend Our Juries.
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NewsUKHome NewsWhat is Palestine Action – and why was it banned as a terrorist organisation?More than 3,200 people have been arrested since the ban came into effect in July last yearDanny Halpin & George LithgowTuesday 28 April 2026 12:17 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2966345","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/palestine-action-appeal-proscribed-b2966345.html","title":"What is Palestine Action – and why was it banned as a terrorist organisation?"}}Palestine Action co-founder speaks out as High Court rules ban…
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