In U-turn, UK police say Palestine Action protesters will be arrested again
The London Metropolitan Police reversed its recent policy and announced it will again arrest individuals showing support for Palestine Action. This decision comes after the High Court allowed the government to appeal its ruling that the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful.
The story so far
- Mar 25
- Mar 26
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Open questions and key claims
Four activists are planning legal action against UK prisons for alleged mistreatment during a hunger strike.
Heba Muraisi says she is still suffering from neurological issues and her hair is falling out.
It is still a criminal offence to support Palestine Action.
Muraisi claims she was physically assaulted, placed in solitary confinement, and had her keffiyeh confiscated.
The Metropolitan police will resume arresting people who show support for Palestine Action.
The high court ruled the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful.
Who and where
Related stories over time
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- Feb 13 – Feb 21 earlier
- Mar 25 – Mar 26◆ This story
- Apr 11 – Apr 12 laterMassive Attack frontman Robert Del Naja among 500 arrested at Palestine Action protest4 articles · 2 outlets
- Jun 14 – Jun 15 later
- Oct 16 – Oct 18 laterUK police rule out probe into Palestine Action post by PM adviser’s wife4 articles · 2 outlets