UK Police Arrest Over 500 Pro-Palestine Protesters Supporting Palestine Action
Key Takeaways
- 523 protesters arrested at Trafalgar Square sit-down protest in London.
- Protesters carried placards in support of Palestine Action.
- Palestine Action faces legal action including a ban and terrorist designation.
Mass Arrests in London
Police in London arrested more than 500 pro-Palestinian protesters supporting Palestine Action.
“In Pictures Police in London have arrested more than 500 pro-Palestinian protesters supporting the Palestine Action group during a sit-down demonstration in Trafalgar Square”
The Metropolitan Police confirmed 523 arrests of people aged 18 to 87.
The High Court overturned the ban in mid-February, but the government has appealed.
Amnesty International UK condemned the arrests as yet another blow to civil liberties.
Nearly 3,000 arrests have occurred since the ban was imposed.
Terror Proscription and Trials
Six Palestine Action activists face a retrial after being acquitted in February.
If convicted, they will likely be sentenced as terrorists.
The jury has not been notified about the terrorist designation.
The prosecution followed a secret June 2024 meeting between government officials and counter-terror officers.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper committed contempt of court by falsely alleging Palestine Action deliberately targeted people.
Protesters and Hunger Strikers
Robert Del Naja of Massive Attack was arrested during the protest.
“Another 523 arrests were made in Britain on Saturday of people carrying placards with the words: “I oppose genocide; I support Palestine Action””
Three recently released hunger strikers participated in the demonstration.
They were part of the Filton 24, all found not guilty of aggravated burglary.
Zurah was arrested again two weeks prior over an Instagram post.
She told reporters that the ones creating weapons and bombing children are the terrorists.
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