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UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondentFebruary 13, 2026 at 11:07 AM
UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule
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The UK High Court has ruled that the government's ban on Palestine Action was unlawful. The pro-Palestine activist group, which engages in direct action, was proscribed under anti-terrorism laws in July 2023, making membership or support a criminal offense. This categorization alongside groups like ISIS drew widespread condemnation and civil disobedience, leading to over 2,000 arrests. Huda Ammori, a co-founder of Palestine Action, challenged the ban in court. The judges, led by Dame Victoria Sharp, overturned the proscription following a trial that concluded in December.

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London 50% Dame Victoria Sharp 60% Islamic State 60% High Court ×270% United Kingdom 70% Huda Ammori ×280% Palestine Action ×590%

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