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Quakers in Britain has been refused permission to give evidence in a landmark legal challenge to the UK government's proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group.
We are disappointed with this decision, which means our concerns around freedom of religion will not be heard in court.
We are disappointed with this decision, which means our concerns around freedom of religion will not be heard in court.
Quakers denied intervention in court challenge over faith rights in terror law case
Quakers in Britain has been refused permission to give evidence in a landmark legal challenge to the UK government’s proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group.
www.quaker.org.uk
September 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Quakers in Britain has been refused permission to give evidence in a landmark legal challenge to the UK government's proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group.
We are disappointed with this decision, which means our concerns around freedom of religion will not be heard in court.
We are disappointed with this decision, which means our concerns around freedom of religion will not be heard in court.
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Storm.trooper.drones #DefendOurJuries #Lifttheban
September 2, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Storm.trooper.drones #DefendOurJuries #Lifttheban
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The raids come just hours before an important press conference was due to take place, where the Lift The Ban campaign were to confirm over 1,000 commitments have been made and that Saturday’s action will go ahead.
The opposition to the ban on Palestine Action is unstoppable.
The opposition to the ban on Palestine Action is unstoppable.
September 2, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The raids come just hours before an important press conference was due to take place, where the Lift The Ban campaign were to confirm over 1,000 commitments have been made and that Saturday’s action will go ahead.
The opposition to the ban on Palestine Action is unstoppable.
The opposition to the ban on Palestine Action is unstoppable.
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🚨 BREAKING - FIVE Lift The Ban key spokespeople arrested in dawn raids.
Arrested for addressing Open Calls during which legal information on the risks of opposing Labour’s absurd ban on Palestine Action have been shared.
Video: Paddy Friend, a law student, arrested at home.
Arrested for addressing Open Calls during which legal information on the risks of opposing Labour’s absurd ban on Palestine Action have been shared.
Video: Paddy Friend, a law student, arrested at home.
September 2, 2025 at 11:55 AM
🚨 BREAKING - FIVE Lift The Ban key spokespeople arrested in dawn raids.
Arrested for addressing Open Calls during which legal information on the risks of opposing Labour’s absurd ban on Palestine Action have been shared.
Video: Paddy Friend, a law student, arrested at home.
Arrested for addressing Open Calls during which legal information on the risks of opposing Labour’s absurd ban on Palestine Action have been shared.
Video: Paddy Friend, a law student, arrested at home.
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Jonathan Porritt, a knight of the realm and long-time adviser to the King when Prince of Wales speaks to Newsnight about his arrest for supporting Palestine Action. With Victoria Derbyshire.
youtu.be/hil_SSWXC3k
youtu.be/hil_SSWXC3k
Jonathan Porritt Arrested for Supporting Palestine Action | BBC Newsnight | 11 August 2025
YouTube video by Defend Our Juries
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August 12, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Jonathan Porritt, a knight of the realm and long-time adviser to the King when Prince of Wales speaks to Newsnight about his arrest for supporting Palestine Action. With Victoria Derbyshire.
youtu.be/hil_SSWXC3k
youtu.be/hil_SSWXC3k
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Palestine Action ban ‘could become Starmer’s poll tax moment’ as freedom of speech row deepens
Baroness Chakrabarti said the proscription of the group risks exacerbating community tensions, and campaigners warned the ban was a threat to freedom of speech
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Baroness Chakrabarti said the proscription of the group risks exacerbating community tensions, and campaigners warned the ban was a threat to freedom of speech
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Palestine Action ban ‘could become Starmer’s poll tax moment’ as backlash grows
Baroness Chakrabarti said the proscription of the group risks exacerbating community tensions, and campaigners warned the ban was a threat to freedom of speech
www.independent.co.uk
August 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Palestine Action ban ‘could become Starmer’s poll tax moment’ as freedom of speech row deepens
Baroness Chakrabarti said the proscription of the group risks exacerbating community tensions, and campaigners warned the ban was a threat to freedom of speech
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Baroness Chakrabarti said the proscription of the group risks exacerbating community tensions, and campaigners warned the ban was a threat to freedom of speech
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
High Court grants full legal review of Palestine Action ban in massive blow to Yvette Cooper.
Palestine Action founder, Huda Ammori, will now be able to bring a full legal review in the Royal Courts of Justice.
Full Press Release: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
High Court grants full legal review of Palestine Action ban in massive blow to Yvette Cooper.
Palestine Action founder, Huda Ammori, will now be able to bring a full legal review in the Royal Courts of Justice.
Full Press Release: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
July 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
High Court grants full legal review of Palestine Action ban in massive blow to Yvette Cooper.
Palestine Action founder, Huda Ammori, will now be able to bring a full legal review in the Royal Courts of Justice.
Full Press Release: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
High Court grants full legal review of Palestine Action ban in massive blow to Yvette Cooper.
Palestine Action founder, Huda Ammori, will now be able to bring a full legal review in the Royal Courts of Justice.
Full Press Release: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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🚨 BREAKING: SAM WILL BE FREE!
Just Stop Oil supporter Sam has been imprisoned for 4 months after taking action with This Is Rigged, held in Scotland hundreds of miles from his family.
During his appeal today, a judge ruled in favour of quashing his custodial sentence.
Just Stop Oil supporter Sam has been imprisoned for 4 months after taking action with This Is Rigged, held in Scotland hundreds of miles from his family.
During his appeal today, a judge ruled in favour of quashing his custodial sentence.
July 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM
🚨 BREAKING: SAM WILL BE FREE!
Just Stop Oil supporter Sam has been imprisoned for 4 months after taking action with This Is Rigged, held in Scotland hundreds of miles from his family.
During his appeal today, a judge ruled in favour of quashing his custodial sentence.
Just Stop Oil supporter Sam has been imprisoned for 4 months after taking action with This Is Rigged, held in Scotland hundreds of miles from his family.
During his appeal today, a judge ruled in favour of quashing his custodial sentence.
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Also ▪️Commit by filling in the Action Network signup form.
▪️Join a briefing call, taking place on Zoom, on any Tuesday or Thursday at 6.30PM
defendourjuries.org/lift-the-ban
*Please forward this message to all those who want to lift the ban*
Also ▪️Commit by filling in the Action Network signup form.
▪️Join a briefing call, taking place on Zoom, on any Tuesday or Thursday at 6.30PM
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*Please forward this message to all those who want to lift the ban*
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July 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Also ▪️Commit by filling in the Action Network signup form.
▪️Join a briefing call, taking place on Zoom, on any Tuesday or Thursday at 6.30PM
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*Please forward this message to all those who want to lift the ban*
Also ▪️Commit by filling in the Action Network signup form.
▪️Join a briefing call, taking place on Zoom, on any Tuesday or Thursday at 6.30PM
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*Please forward this message to all those who want to lift the ban*
Jeremy Corbyn and Zahra Sultana’s new party is here! www.yourparty.uk
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July 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Sitting under the Gandhi statue, Kay, 66, a retired environmental projects manager:
“I don’t particularly want to be arrested but I’m expecting it. We have to show this is a misuse of law, this is a peaceful expression of disgust. What else can we do?”
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
“I don’t particularly want to be arrested but I’m expecting it. We have to show this is a misuse of law, this is a peaceful expression of disgust. What else can we do?”
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
Police arrest 70 under terror law at Palestine Action protests
For the second weekend running demonstrators across the UK defied a ban on supporting the campaign group as a proscribed terrorist organisation
www.thetimes.com
July 12, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Sitting under the Gandhi statue, Kay, 66, a retired environmental projects manager:
“I don’t particularly want to be arrested but I’m expecting it. We have to show this is a misuse of law, this is a peaceful expression of disgust. What else can we do?”
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
“I don’t particularly want to be arrested but I’m expecting it. We have to show this is a misuse of law, this is a peaceful expression of disgust. What else can we do?”
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
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AP: More than 70 people were arrested on Saturday at protests against the Palestine Action group being proscribed a terrorist organisation.
Some 81 organizations are already proscribed under the U.K. act, including the militant groups Hamas and al-Qaida.
apnews.com/article/brit...
Some 81 organizations are already proscribed under the U.K. act, including the militant groups Hamas and al-Qaida.
apnews.com/article/brit...
More than 70 arrested at UK protests in support of banned group Palestine Action
Authorities have arrested over 70 people during protests in the U.K. over the British government's decision to classify the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization.
apnews.com
July 12, 2025 at 10:32 PM
AP: More than 70 people were arrested on Saturday at protests against the Palestine Action group being proscribed a terrorist organisation.
Some 81 organizations are already proscribed under the U.K. act, including the militant groups Hamas and al-Qaida.
apnews.com/article/brit...
Some 81 organizations are already proscribed under the U.K. act, including the militant groups Hamas and al-Qaida.
apnews.com/article/brit...
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71 arrests have been made at protests across the UK against Palestine Action being proscribed a terror group.
Forces in London, Cardiff and Manchester each made a number of arrests on suspicion of terrorism offences (holding cardboard signs).
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Forces in London, Cardiff and Manchester each made a number of arrests on suspicion of terrorism offences (holding cardboard signs).
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
More than 70 arrests at Palestine Action ban protests
The protests - and the arrests - come after the pro-Palestinian group was proscribed as a terror organisation.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 12, 2025 at 10:36 PM
71 arrests have been made at protests across the UK against Palestine Action being proscribed a terror group.
Forces in London, Cardiff and Manchester each made a number of arrests on suspicion of terrorism offences (holding cardboard signs).
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Forces in London, Cardiff and Manchester each made a number of arrests on suspicion of terrorism offences (holding cardboard signs).
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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A great one from Times of Israel last week:
“They were holding cardboard signs, saying: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action,”... Israel has denied all accusations of genocide.”
Well, they would deny it, wouldn’t they? #Liars
www.timesofisrael.com/supporters-o...
“They were holding cardboard signs, saying: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action,”... Israel has denied all accusations of genocide.”
Well, they would deny it, wouldn’t they? #Liars
www.timesofisrael.com/supporters-o...
Supporters of Palestine Action, banned under UK terror laws, arrested at London protest
27 detained for holding cardboard signs in support of anti-Israel group that was designated a terror organization after breaking into and vandalizing UK airbase
www.timesofisrael.com
July 12, 2025 at 10:40 PM
A great one from Times of Israel last week:
“They were holding cardboard signs, saying: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action,”... Israel has denied all accusations of genocide.”
Well, they would deny it, wouldn’t they? #Liars
www.timesofisrael.com/supporters-o...
“They were holding cardboard signs, saying: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action,”... Israel has denied all accusations of genocide.”
Well, they would deny it, wouldn’t they? #Liars
www.timesofisrael.com/supporters-o...
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The move has raised fears about freedom of expression in the [UK], putting Palestine Action on a par with armed groups like al-Qaeda & (ISIS), making it a criminal offence to support or be part of the protest group, punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/...
UK police arrest dozens at protests against Palestine Action ban
Authorities unleash crackdown as demonstrators gather in London and other cities in support of recently banned group.
www.aljazeera.com
July 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The move has raised fears about freedom of expression in the [UK], putting Palestine Action on a par with armed groups like al-Qaeda & (ISIS), making it a criminal offence to support or be part of the protest group, punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/...
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1. Yesterday, 86 people were arrested in the UK under the Terrorism Act 2000 for holding signs saying "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action."
They are the opposite of terrorists. They were protesting *against* terrorism. 🧵
They are the opposite of terrorists. They were protesting *against* terrorism. 🧵
July 13, 2025 at 7:16 AM
1. Yesterday, 86 people were arrested in the UK under the Terrorism Act 2000 for holding signs saying "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action."
They are the opposite of terrorists. They were protesting *against* terrorism. 🧵
They are the opposite of terrorists. They were protesting *against* terrorism. 🧵
Hmmm...
The Met PA statement includes 'If you see material supporting terrorism online report it – visit www.gov.uk/ACT or by contacting the police in confidence on 0800 789 321."
A similar line in the USA quickly became unusable because of the number of people reporting the government...Share?
The Met PA statement includes 'If you see material supporting terrorism online report it – visit www.gov.uk/ACT or by contacting the police in confidence on 0800 789 321."
A similar line in the USA quickly became unusable because of the number of people reporting the government...Share?
Update on policing in London following proscription of Palestine Action
There are a number of events taking place in London this weekend and anyone attending should be aware that officers policing these will act where criminal...
news.met.police.uk
July 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Hmmm...
The Met PA statement includes 'If you see material supporting terrorism online report it – visit www.gov.uk/ACT or by contacting the police in confidence on 0800 789 321."
A similar line in the USA quickly became unusable because of the number of people reporting the government...Share?
The Met PA statement includes 'If you see material supporting terrorism online report it – visit www.gov.uk/ACT or by contacting the police in confidence on 0800 789 321."
A similar line in the USA quickly became unusable because of the number of people reporting the government...Share?