UK Supreme Court Hears Appeal Against Terrorism Label for Palestine Action
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Britain's Supreme Court is hearing an appeal against the government's ban on Palestine Action, designated a terrorist organization. The ban, imposed last July, makes supporting the group a criminal offense. Police have arrested hundreds of protesters, including Greta Thunberg, since the ban. The group's co-founder, Huda Ammori, argues the ban was disproportionate, while the government cites vandalism and violence linked to the group, including an attack on Elbit Systems.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Britain's Supreme Court is hearing an appeal against the government's ban on Palestine Action, labeled a terrorist group.
- Hundreds of protesters have been arrested since the ban was imposed in July last year.
- The ban followed vandalism at an RAF base and an attack on Elbit Systems, causing millions in damage.
- Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori argues the ban is disproportionate and violates rights.
- Previous court rulings have conflicted on the legality and proportionality of the ban.
- The ban has also impacted author Sally Rooney, whose books are no longer distributed in the UK.
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