Hundreds of Palestine Action supporters could be arrested this weekend

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The Independent·George Lithgow·11 days ago

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Palestine Action supporters are set to gather outside the US embassy this weekend (AFP/Getty)

About 400 supporters of Palestine Action face arrest by the Metropolitan Police during a planned demonstration outside the US embassy on Saturday.

Organised by campaign group Defend Our Juries, participants plan to hold placards supporting the group ahead of an upcoming Supreme Court hearing.

Expressing support for Palestine Action constitutes an offence under the Terrorism Act following the group's proscription in June 2025.

Met Commander Adam Slonecki warned that police will act proactively to arrest organisers and placard holders committing offences.

The Court of Appeal previously ruled in June that banning Palestine Action was a "justified and proportionate" restriction on freedom of expression.

In full Met Police prepared to arrest 400 Palestine Action supporters at US embassy protest

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