High court rules ban on Palestine Action is unlawful – live

The Guardian - World NewsEN 7 min read 100% complete by Taz AliFebruary 13, 2026 at 11:36 AM

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The UK High Court ruled the government's ban on Palestine Action unlawful, prompting a legal victory for the group's co-founder, Huda Ammori. The court deemed the proscription under anti-terrorism laws "disproportionate." While the Home Secretary expressed disappointment and plans to appeal, the ban remains in place pending the government's decision. Rights and activist groups, including Amnesty International UK, Greenpeace UK, and Human Rights Watch, have reacted strongly, criticizing the government's use of counter-terrorism powers and calling for charges against Palestine Action supporters to be dropped. Some groups are calling for investigations into the government's decision and resignations of key officials. Palestine Action, before the ban, engaged in direct action targeting companies they accuse of profiting from Israeli actions.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Yvette Cooper 30% Metropolitan Police 40% Areeba Hamid 40% Yasmine Ahmed 40% Stop the War Coalition 50% Tom Southerden 50% Greenpeace UK 50% Human Rights Watch 50% Amnesty International UK 60% United Kingdom ×470% Huda Ammori ×270% Palestine Action ×990%

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