Supreme court says Palestine Action co-founder can challenge ban on group

The UK's Supreme Court has granted Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, permission to challenge the ban on her group. Palestine Action was proscribed as a terrorist organization in July of last year. Initially, the High Court ruled the ban unlawful, finding it disproportionate, but this decision was overturned by the Court of Appeal. The Supreme Court will hear Ammori's appeal in the final quarter of this year. This ruling leaves the legal status of over 3,500 individuals arrested for alleged support of the group unresolved, as their cases are currently on hold pending the final determination of the ban's legality.

British police arrested 77 people outside Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on July 30, 2026, during a rally supporting Palestine Action. The protest, organized by Defend Our Juries, aimed to support individuals charged with expressing support for the group, which the UK has proscribed as a terrorist organization. Police stated that expressing support for Palestine Action is an offense under the Terrorism Act. The demonstration is the first in support of the group since Andy Burnham became prime minister. The UK's Supreme Court will hear an appeal against the proscription of Palestine Action.