London police arrest 48 as hundreds protest Palestine Action ban
Summary
London police arrested at least 48 people at a protest against the UK’s ban on Palestine Action. The rally took place before a Supreme Court appeal challenging the group’s proscription, which took effect in July 2025.Key Facts
- Hundreds of people gathered outside the US embassy in London on Saturday to protest the ban.
- The Metropolitan Police said most arrests were for expressing support for a proscribed organisation and that arrests were continuing.
- Palestine Action was designated a terrorist organisation under UK law in July 2025.
- The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear an appeal challenging the proscription on Wednesday.
- Protesters also gathered outside the US consulate in Edinburgh; the article reported no arrests there.
- Defend Our Juries said Saturday’s arrests brought the total detained for defying the ban to more than 4,000 since July 2025.
- Labour MP John McDonnell and Amnesty International UK called for the government to reverse the proscription.
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