Tag: Palestine Action
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‘Unavoidably unfair’: Inside the secret courts hearing over Palestine Action
Introduction: a high-stakes challenge to a government ban The legal battle surrounding Palestine Action, a direct-action group known for its protests against Israel’s actions in Palestine, has moved into a new phase with a challenge to a government ban. The hearing, described by observers as a test of the integrity and openness of the court…
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Palestine Action Ban: Risks of Overreach and Miscarriages under UK Prevent Programme
Overview: A ban with broader implications The UK government’s ban on Palestine Action has sparked a heated debate about national security, civil liberties, and the effectiveness of the Prevent programme. A senior official within the Home Office’s homeland security group has warned that the Prevent approach could be overwhelmed by the new ban, raising concerns…
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Palestine Action Ban Could Risk Miscriminalisation, Warns Home Office
Overview: A policy push with unintended consequences The UK government’s decision to ban the activist group Palestine Action has prompted a fierce debate about counter-terrorism policy, civil liberties, and how to balance security with free speech. A member of the Home Office’s homeland security group has raised concerns that the ban could strain the Prevent…
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Ban Palestine Action: Advisers warned proscription could backfire
Background In a candid briefing, government advisers cautioned ministers that banning Palestine Action could inadvertently enhance the group’s profile. The document, prepared three months before the group was proscribed, raises questions about the potential political and public-relations impact of a criminal designation on a fringe activist movement. The Advice and Its Rationale The briefing note,…
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Why Advisers warned banning Palestine Action could backfire on ministers
Overview: Advisers warned of a potential backfire New official documents show that the government’s advisers cautioned ministers that proscribing Palestine Action might inadvertently enhance the group’s profile. The briefing, produced three months before the decision to ban the activist organization, highlights a potential political risk: censoring a highly visible movement could galvanize its supporters and…
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Ban ban? Advisers warned ministers that banning Palestine Action could backfire
Background: The government’s move against Palestine Action In a high-stakes clash between national security concerns and civil liberties, ministers moved to proscribe Palestine Action, a group known for its protests against Israel’s policy in Palestine. The decision came after months of debate within government circles and amid pressure from both security services and political allies…
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UK court allows challenge to Palestine Action ban to proceed next month
UK court allows challenge to Palestine Action ban to proceed The legal battle over the UK government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action can go ahead next month after the Court of Appeal rejected the Home Office’s attempt to block the case. The ruling keeps alive a high-profile challenge to a ban that classifies the group…
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UK court approves next steps for Palestine Action ban challenge
Ruling clears path for judicial challenge to Palestine Action ban A significant legal development allows a challenge to the UK government’s ban on Palestine Action to proceed, after the Court of Appeal rejected the Home Office’s bid to halt the case. The decision paves the way for a judicial review of the proscription under the…
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Legal Challenge to Palestine Action Ban Moves Forward as Court Rules
Background: A First-in-Class Challenge to a Proscription A landmark legal battle is on the horizon after a Court of Appeal ruling allowed a judicial challenge to the government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action to go ahead next month. The ruling upheld a lower court decision that granted a judicial review to Huda Ammori, co-founder of…
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Met Police Arrest 175 at London Pro-Palestinian Protest
Mass Arrests in Trafalgar Square as London Protests Continue London saw a substantial police operation as pro-Palestinian demonstrations gathered in central areas, culminating in the Metropolitan Police detaining 175 individuals. The arrests followed a day of protests linked to Palestine Action, a group that the government has proscribed, making support or affiliation subject to legal…