46 Arrested at Protest Against Palestine Action's Proscription
Protesters gathered in Parliament Square, London, for the second consecutive week, opposing the designation of Palestine Action as a proscribed terror group. The demonstration, organized by campaign group Defend Our Juries, was met with a strong police presence, leading to the arrest of 46 individuals. This comes after police reiterated that showing support for the group is a criminal offense, punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
Key Takeaways:
- 46 people were arrested at the protest in Parliament Square, London, for allegedly holding cardboard signs supporting Palestine Action.
- The arrests were made under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000, with the offenses mainly related to showing support for a proscribed group.
- Metropolitan Police officers used a strong presence to detain and arrest protesters, with some individuals being carried away in police vans.
- The protest was part of a nationwide demonstration, with others planned in Manchester, Cardiff, and Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
- This is the second consecutive week that protesters have gathered in Parliament Square to oppose the proscription of Palestine Action.
- The group's designation means that membership or support is considered a criminal offense, punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
Statistics:
- 46 people were arrested at the protest in Parliament Square, London.
- 29 people were arrested at a similar protest in Parliament Square the previous weekend.
- The incident at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on June 20, claimed by Palestine Action, caused approximately £7 million worth of damage.
- Palestine Action faces up to 14 years in prison for membership or support, as declared by the Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper.
- The terror group designation of Palestine Action was made after the vandalism of two Voyager aircraft at RAF Brize Norton.
Sources:
- Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk)
- Defend our Juries (@DefendourJuries)