"Palestine solidarity activists in the U.K. are gearing up for a mass protest this Saturday against the country's ban on Palestine Action - a direct action network that the British government has deemed "proscribed" under its anti-terrorism laws, despite the fact that the activist network engages in protest acts that do not harm people. According to the U.K.-based activist group Defend Our Juries, at least 1,500 people have already signaled their willingness to risk arrest at the October 4 demonstration in London."
"According to The Guardian, "More than 1,600 people have been arrested since the ban under the Terrorism Act came into effect on July 5, mainly for holding signs reading: 'I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.'" Most recently, on September 6, 2025, London's Metropolitan Police arrested 890 people at a demonstration in support of the banned direct action group."
A large demonstration is planned in London on October 4 to protest the U.K. ban on Palestine Action. At least 1,500 people have signaled willingness to risk arrest for the demonstration. More than 1,600 arrests have occurred since the ban under the Terrorism Act took effect on July 5, often for holding signs expressing support for Palestine Action. On September 6, the Metropolitan Police arrested 890 people at a demonstration. Palestine Action, founded in 2020 to prevent violations of international law by Israel, targets arms companies supplying the Israeli war effort and carries out property-damage actions at factories followed by public stunts.
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