UK court upholds proscription of Palestine Action; over 2,700 peaceful protesters arrested under terrorism laws
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The article reports on the UK government's proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group, upheld by the Court of Appeal in June, overturning a previous High Court ruling. It highlights that over 2,700 peaceful protesters have been arrested under terrorism laws, arguing this violates international obligations on freedom of expression and assembly. The piece calls for action to urge UK prosecutors not to pursue charges against these protesters.
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bskyUK court upholds proscription of Palestine Action; over 2,700 peaceful protesters arrested under terrorism lawsamnesty.org.ukKey quotes
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This proscription marks another step in the ongoing crackdown on the right to protest in the UK.
Police have made 2700+ arrests under terrorism laws in the UK for protesting peacefully against the banning of Palestine Action.
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