London Police Arrest 48 Protesters Against Palestine Action Ban

Al Jazeera · world

London police arrested 48 people on Saturday for defying a ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action. Hundreds gathered outside the US embassy to protest the classification of the group as a terrorist organisation under UK law. The ban, enacted in July last year, has led to over 4,000 arrests since its implementation. Labour MP John McDonnell criticised the ban, stating that protesting the proscription should not automatically equate to supporting the organisation. The demonstration precedes a Supreme Court appeal challenging the group's designation.