Palestine Action Barrister Speaks Out on 'Chilling Effect'
A barrister representing Palestine Action has spoken publicly about a 'chilling effect' impacting their work and activism.
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A barrister representing Palestine Action has spoken publicly about a 'chilling effect' impacting their work and activism.

Five Palestine Action activists, known as the 'Barclays five,' will not be sentenced as terrorists in the UK, despite earlier considerations. This outcome has been described as very unusual in similar cases.
Palestine Action Canada has initiated a nationwide 'Day of Action' with coordinated efforts targeting suppliers of Elbit Systems. Activists received specialized training workshops to prepare for the logistics of targeting companies linked to the Israeli defense contractor.

The UK Supreme Court will review the ban on the activist group Palestine Action after its co-founder won an appeal bid. This decision follows numerous arrests related to the group's activities.

The prosecution of a leading British human rights lawyer, Rajiv Menon, for contempt of court during his closing speech in the trial of 'Palestine Action' activists has sparked widespread concern among the UK legal community regarding freedom of speech.

English courts have delivered two judgments of general interest concerning Palestine Action, a UK-based direct-action protest group campaigning against the UK government’s arms trade with Israel.

George Monbiot discusses the perceived hypocrisy in how terrorism is defined and the concept of 'two-tier policing,' arguing that the real victims of this system are progressives. He references the Northern Ireland Secretary's comments on targeting people based on skin color.

A UK court has upheld the government's ban on the activist group Palestine Action, ruling it lawful, leading to over 100 arrests in London as protesters expressed their devastation.

The UK Court of Appeal is set to rule on whether the government's proscription of the Palestine Action group as a 'terrorist' organization was unlawful.

Four pro-Palestine activists have been sentenced to prison in London for their involvement in an attack on an Israeli arms factory in Bristol. The court deemed their actions a terrorist act.

A cafe owner in Manchester claims police offered him financial inducements and to overlook minor offenses if he informed on the activist group Palestine Action.
The activist group Palestine Action Éire has claimed responsibility for breaking into and attacking an aerospace company in Dublin. The group has previously targeted premises linked to Israeli interests.

A barrister representing Palestine Action activists has successfully appealed a contempt of court charge that arose from a speech made during a trial.

A barrister involved in a Palestine Action trial has successfully appealed a contempt of court charge. The lawyer's challenge against the charge was upheld, overturning the initial ruling.

The United Nations has called for the immediate release of activists detained by Israel following a Gaza aid flotilla, as Israeli courts rejected appeals challenging their detention.

The UK government is defending its ban on the activist group Palestine Action, following a High Court ruling that declared the ban unlawful. Britain is challenging this court decision.
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An article explains the nature of the Palestine Action group and the reasons behind its ban as a terrorist organization in the UK, which came into effect last July.
Three activists, Najam Shah, Julian Gao, and Daniel Jones, were sentenced to 20 months in prison after being convicted in February for their involvement in an attack on the Teledyne Defense and Space factory in Shipley last April.

A Palestine Action activist, Samuel Corner, told a court he "panicked" when he struck a police officer with a sledgehammer during a 2024 protest at an Israeli-linked arms factory near Oxford.

Robert Del Naja of Massive Attack has released a statement and photos following his arrest at a Palestine Action protest, asserting that "the sense of madness can be overcome" and calling for governments to uphold international laws.

Los manifestantes participaban en una “vigilia pacífica” y se situaron en la emblemática plaza portando carteles en los que se podía leer: “Me opongo al genocidio. Apoyo a Palestine Action”

London police arrested more than 500 people during a demonstration supporting the banned Palestine Action group, following a high court decision in February that deemed the group's terrorist classification illegal.

Insurance giant Allianz is suing six individuals for nearly £300,000 in damages, alleging their involvement in Palestine Action protests that involved red paint being daubed on the company's UK offices.
A political scientist notes that the arson attack on the LPP Holding armory hall in Pardubice resembles actions by the British Palestine Action group. The alleged anti-Israeli group 'The Earthquake Faction' has claimed responsibility, though external influence is not yet apparent.

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it will resume arrests of Palestine Action protesters, reiterating that supporting the banned group remains a criminal offense and the law must be enforced, even as a government appeal is ongoing.

Due to an ongoing judicial review, Home Office data currently leaves out the thousands of people apprehended at Palestine Action protests. But whichever way you cut it, the number of arrests is outrageous On the surface, the Home Office’s latest data on terrorism arrests looks relatively stable. There were 255 terrorism-related arrests in 2025, which is only a 2% increase on the previous year’s figure of 250. Funny thing is, I know three people who were arrested on terrorism-related charges l...

The Westminster statue of the former prime minister is vandalised with slogans daubed in red paint.
Judges recently ruled banning Palestine Action as a terror group was unlawful

Twelve Palestine Action activists, including hunger strikers, have been granted bail and reunited with their families.

Bailed activists include four former hunger strikers: Teuta Hoxha, Kamran Ahmed, Qesser Zuhrah and Heba Muraisi.

A federal judge has temporarily halted the deportation of a pro-Palestinian Columbia University protest leader, citing a procedural error by the Trump administration.

Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has vowed to displace more Palestinians from the occupied territories. The announcement Tuesday came as part of his 'Colo...

Protesters welcome high court decision but many remain in legal limbo as government prepares to lodge appeal
The UK Foreign Secretary has defended the proscription of Palestine Action, stating that the decision was based on clear advice and recommendations despite an 'unlawful' ruling.
A report indicates that the 'Barclays five' members of Palestine Action were spared terrorism sentences.

The jury at the Old Bailey was discharged after 37 hours of deliberations in the trial related to a Palestine Action raid on an Elbit facility.

Following the UK's proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, thousands of individuals have been arrested or investigated in connection with the group's protests.

Activists from Palestine Action who vandalized a Barclays bank due to its alleged ties with Israel are facing potential terrorism charges, which could lead to severe penalties.

CBA chair says contempt charge over closing speech by Rajiv Menon KC has left lawyers fearful of doing their job The prosecution of a leading human rights barrister for contempt of court over his…

The mother of Ellie Kamio, a 30-year-old Palestine Action activist, claims her daughter was not given a fair trial because the jury was not informed she would be sentenced as a terrorist.

Analysts are criticizing Britain's increasingly severe response to civil disobedience, drawing parallels between historical suffragette movements and contemporary groups like Palestine Action.

A British appeals court has upheld the UK government's legal designation of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, rejecting the view that it is a non-violent civil disobedience movement.

Several Palestine Action activists have been jailed in the UK on 'terrorism' charges for raiding an Israeli arms factory. Meanwhile, Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups met in France to advocate for the two-state solution, despite dimming hopes.

Four members of the Palestine Action group could be sentenced as 'terrorists' in the UK following a raid on an Elbit factory in 2024.
Germany is dealing with the trial of five activists, known as the 'Ulm 5', involved in a Palestine Action case.

Yvette Cooper reportedly proceeded with publishing an article concerning Palestine Action, despite warnings from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) that it could risk prejudicing a criminal trial involving activists from the group.

Umer Khalid, a prisoner accused in a Palestine Action break-in, claims he has been forced to crawl on the floor due to not receiving proper treatment or a wheelchair for his muscle-wasting condition.

Israeli attacks on villages in southern Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of at least seven people. These strikes have intensified, raising concerns about the collapse of any existing ceasefire and the escalating conflict in the region.
B'nai Brith Canada and other Jewish organizations have called on Canadian authorities to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist group, citing concerns over incitement to criminal acts.

The UK government is appealing a High Court ruling that granted a victory to the activist group Palestine Action. During the appeal, arguments were heard that a ban on the group created a "culture of fear."
Activists from the Palestine Action Group and the Palestine Committee are blocking the entrance to Norges Bank, demonstrating outside the Oil Fund conference with several individuals chaining themselves.

Over 130 public figures, including Sally Rooney and Greta Thunberg, have expressed support for the proscribed group Palestine Action as the UK prepares for another legal battle involving the organization.

An Italian magazine cover depicting an Israeli settler has ignited a diplomatic incident and widespread backlash from Israel. The controversial image on L'Espresso has renewed tensions between the two nations.

Robert Del Naja, frontman of Massive Attack, was among 500 individuals arrested at a Palestine Action protest on suspicion of supporting a proscribed organization, despite his concerns about the impact on his music career.
London police have arrested 523 protesters following demonstrations against a ban on the Palestine Action group. The arrests occurred during a protest in the city.
Over 200 arrested at pro-Palestinian rally in London

Seven individuals were arrested on suspicion of supporting the banned group Palestine Action after participating in a protest encampment outside the RAF Lakenheath airbase in Suffolk.

The UK is facing accusations of employing "intimidation tactics" against pro-Palestine activists, following the arrests of two young women linked to Palestine Action within a week.

London's Met Police, in a U-turn, has stated that Palestine Action protesters will be arrested again, after previously easing arrests following a High Court ruling that the ban on the group was unlawful.

Demonstrators on Sunday will be arrested for expressing support for Palestine Action or intifada chants, says Met Police have warned demonstrators that they will be arrested for expressing support…

Charlotte Head, a 29-year-old Palestine Action-linked activist, attempted suicide during her 18 months in pre-trial detention in a UK prison, according to a recent report.
The British Supreme Court has declared the ban on the pro-Palestinian organization Palestine Action illegal, leading activists to discuss potential claims of power abuse and compensation.

Irish author Sally Rooney has praised a UK high court decision that found the ban on Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws to be unlawful, calling it a victory for civil liberties.

The UN missions of 85 countries on Wednesday condemned a series of Israeli measures designed to tighten control over the West Bank, including in areas administered by the Palestinian Authority under the Oslo Accords, in place since the 1990s. It came as Israel's far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said he would pursue a policy of "encouraging the migration" of Palestinians from the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Palestine Action activists are set to face a retrial on all charges that did not result in verdicts, as confirmed by Deanna Heer KC.

The high court ruled that ministers overstretched terror laws in proscribing Palestine Action, asserting that protest should remain political.

Yvette Cooper has defended the ban on Palestine Action, even after a High Court ruling declared the initial ban by the then home secretary unlawful due to procedural failures.
The High Court has ruled that the ban on the activist group Palestine Action was unlawful, a decision that has triggered calls for a legal overhaul regarding such proscriptions.
A UK judge has blocked the sentencing of Palestine Action activists under terrorism-related charges.
The UK Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Huda Ammori's appeal in November, which will challenge the legality of the government's decision to ban Palestine Action under terrorism laws.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has proposed a new devolution plan that would allow regional mayors to retain a share of income tax collected in their areas starting in 2028. This initiative aims to empower local authorities and reduce their reliance on central government funding.
Prosecutors are calling for defendants affiliated with Palestine Action, who were found guilty last month of criminal damage, to be sentenced under UK terror laws.
A Jewish organization has called for Palestine Action Canada to be designated a terrorist organization following an alleged attack on an Ontario company, stating that 'terrorists are taking matters into their own hands'.

The UK Court of Appeal has upheld the government's decision to designate the activist group Palestine Action as a 'terrorist organization,' reigniting debate on when protest crosses into 'terrorism.'

Following an appeal court ruling that upheld the ban on Palestine Action, the group's co-founder, Huda Ammori, has vowed to continue the fight to overturn the terrorism ban, stating victory will be achieved in courts or 'on the streets'.

The UK Prime Minister has announced a ban on social media for individuals under 16 years old, set to take effect in early 2027. This move aims to protect children and has sparked debate, with some comparing it to similar measures in other countries like Australia.

Supporters of Palestine Action in Scotland claim their right to protest genocide is being denied, as similar battles over proscription play out in Edinburgh while the group fights its ban in London.

A leading human rights lawyer has cautioned that sentencing four Palestine Action protesters as terrorists, despite the jury not convicting them on such charges, would pose a significant constitutional threat and violate legal principles.

The trial of the 'Ulm 5' activists has sparked a debate in Germany, a long-standing supporter of Israel, about how to deal with pro-Palestinian protesters.

Then-Home Secretary Yvette Cooper published a newspaper column justifying the proscription of Palestine Action, despite prosecutors advising it could unfairly impact the trial of six activists.

Activists from Palestine Action are facing potential sentencing as terrorists following a raid on a defense factory, specifically Elbit, which caused an estimated £1 million in damages.

A Palestine Action activist, Jordan Devlin, was acquitted at trial for a protest at an Israeli arms manufacturer's UK site, stating he believed he "did the right thing" to save lives, while four co-defendants were convicted.

Four activists from the Palestine Action group have been convicted of criminal damage and vandalism in the UK following a break-in at the site of an Israeli-based defense firm. A barrister involved in their trial is also facing contempt of court proceedings.
The UK government is defending its ban on the activist group Palestine Action and is challenging a High Court decision that declared the ban unlawful, with Reuters reporting on Britain's challenge.

A government appeal against a high court ruling in a Palestine Action case could have significant implications for the right to protest and potentially lead to other groups being proscribed.

Scholars, writers, and artists, including Sally Rooney and Greta Thunberg, have sent a letter to the court of appeal expressing support for the proscribed group Palestine Action, risking arrest ahead of an appeal hearing.

Members of the Palestine Action group have been cleared of charges of violent disorder, though they continue to face a charge of criminal damage.
London police arrested over 500 individuals during a pro-Palestinian demonstration, with arrests made for showing support for Palestine Action, a group proscribed in the UK.

London police arrested 212 individuals during a protest, the first gathering since the High Court ruled a ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action unlawful in February.
London police have arrested more than 200 individuals during a protest held in support of Palestine Action, a banned group.

Seven individuals, including five men and two women, have been arrested at a peace camp at RAF Lakenheath on suspicion of supporting the activist group Palestine Action.

Organized by hundreds of groups, the Together Alliance event was billed as the biggest march in UK history to counter the far right. London's Metropolitan Police provided a 'rough estimate of around 50,000 people' in attendance.

Activists from Palestine Action who engaged in hunger strikes are planning to take legal action against UK prisons, alleging mistreatment during their incarceration.

Rights groups and experts say situation is unclear as ruling that quashed ban faces challenge from home secretary Human rights organisations, academics and writers have called on Ofcom to clarify what the high court ruling that the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful will mean for online platforms pending the home secretary’s appeal against the judgment. The Metropolitan police have said that officers will no longer arrest people at protests who express support for the direct action group. B...

The UK has been granted permission to appeal a ruling that deemed the ban on the group Palestine Action unlawful. The group was originally banned in July, equating it with terrorist organizations.
Following a historic British High Court ruling that declared the ban on the pro-Palestinian organization Palestine Action illegal, activists are discussing abuse of power and potential compensation claims against the British government.

The article discusses the difficulties in defining terrorism, specifically in relation to the group Palestine Action, and how these issues became apparent when police attempted to apply the definition.

Filton24 defendants, members of Palestine Action, found not guilty as prosecutors fail to provide evidence.

Six Palestine Action activists are set to face a retrial on criminal damage charges following a break-in at the UK base of an Israel-based defence firm, as confirmed by the CPS.

Protesters welcome high court decision but many remain in legal limbo as government prepares to lodge appeal Retirees making up some of the nearly 3,000 people arrested for supporting Palestine Action since the organisation was proscribed have said they feel “vindicated” by the high court’s decision to overturn the ban this week. However, uncertainty remains over whether their trials under terror laws may still go ahead after the government revealed it plans to appeal against the judgment made on Friday by three of the UK’s most senior judges. Continue reading...

The High Court has ruled that the government's ban on Palestine Action was unlawful, leading to celebrations from opponents and an embarrassing defeat for the Home Office.