UK Court Hears Challenge to Palestine Action Ban
A legal challenge to the UK ban on the group Palestine Action was heard at the country's top court. Some protesters were also arrested, according to reports. The case asks the court to decide on the ban's legality, which could affect how the group is treated under the law.
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Context: Palestine Action is a UK direct-action group that the government banned under terrorism laws in 2025, after its members damaged aircraft at an RAF base. Critics say the ban limits protest rights, while ministers say it targets unlawful action.
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