The UN's human rights chief has condemned the UK government's ban on Palestine Action, labeling it as disproportionate and unnecessary. Palestine Action was banned under the Terrorism Act 2000 after activists vandalized military aircraft, prompting over 170 arrests. Volker Turk emphasized that the ban infringes on rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, leading to a legal challenge in the High Court. The organization's activities primarily target arms companies linked to the military, raising concerns over the impact of the ban on civil liberties and international human rights obligations.
The UK government's ban on Palestine Action has been described as a disturbing misuse of counter-terrorism legislation, urging its repeal as unnecessary and disproportionate.
More than 170 individuals have been arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 since the introduction of the ban on Palestine Action, which criminalizes membership and support.
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