British Police Arrest 200 Protesters Opposing Palestine Action Ban in London

Mass arrests follow public outcry against UK’s proscription of pro-Palestinian activist group.

London, PUREWILAYAH.COM – British police arrested 200 people during a demonstration in the heart of London protesting the government’s decision to outlaw the activist group Palestine Action. The arrests took place by 15:40 local time, according to the Metropolitan Police, as hundreds gathered to voice their defiance against the ban.

The rally was part of a growing wave of dissent over the UK’s move to proscribe Palestine Action under anti-terror legislation. Supporters argue the group is a legitimate movement committed to non-violent direct action aimed at ending British complicity in what they describe as Israel’s ongoing crimes against the Palestinian people.

Demonstrators carried Palestinian flags, wore keffiyehs, and chanted slogans denouncing the ban, accusing the government of silencing pro-Palestinian activism and eroding fundamental rights to free expression and assembly.

The ban on Palestine Action has sparked condemnation from human rights advocates, who warn that criminalising political dissent sets a dangerous precedent. Activists insist that rather than suppressing voices of solidarity, the government should address the concerns raised about the UK’s ties to Israel’s military and arms industry.

The mass arrests in London mark one of the largest crackdowns on pro-Palestinian demonstrations in recent years, highlighting the deepening divide between government policy and public sentiment over the Palestinian cause. (PW)

Source: Al Mayadeen