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UK Supreme Court to hear landmark appeal over Palestine Action ban
The British government will defend its ban on Palestine Action at the UK Supreme Court, in a case testing how counter-terrorism law applies alongside freedom of speech and the right to protest. The appeal begins on Wednesday and is expected to last two days, with some evidence heard in secret because of national security concerns.
The case follows protests and arrests linked to the 2025 ban. Over the weekend, police arrested hundreds of demonstrators outside the US Embassy in London and Edinburgh for displaying signs opposing the ban. The article says about 4,000 people have faced arrest under the Terrorism Act for expressing support for Palestine Action, including lawyers, older activists and Holocaust survivors.
In short
- The Supreme Court appeal over the Palestine Action ban begins on Wednesday.
- Some evidence will be heard in secret on national security grounds.
- Around 4,000 people have faced arrest for expressing support for the group.