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Ahead of a planned protest in Parliament Square, UK police have stated they will arrest supporters of Palestine Action, a group recently proscribed as a terrorist organization. Up to 1,000 protesters are expected, with authorities prepared for mass arrests under terror laws. The group faces legal challenges and accusations of overreach.
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Over 890 people were detained during protests in London and other UK cities against the UK's ban on Palestine Action, with most arrests under terrorism laws. Demonstrators, many holding signs supporting Palestine, claim the police used excessive force and that the ban curtails free speech amid ongoing Gaza conflict.
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Author Sally Rooney has submitted a witness statement in a UK court opposing a ban on Palestine Action, citing concerns over potential criminality of royalties and artistic suppression. The case highlights tensions over protest rights and political expression in Britain today.
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The UK High Court is examining a legal challenge against the Home Office's decision to proscribe Palestine Action under anti-terror laws. The ban restricts support and membership, impacting artists and publishers who fear it limits free expression and publication rights amid concerns over protest restrictions.