More than 500 people were arrested during a pro-Palestine protest in London, as demonstrators gathered in support of the activist group Palestine Action. Read More: Palestine action takes UK govt to court over terror ban According to international media reports, the protest took place at Trafalgar Square, where a sit-in style demonstration was held. Police moved […]
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London protest arrests spark debate over Palestine action ban
Metropolitan Police arrested 523 people in London during a large protest at Trafalgar Square opposing the government’s ban on the group Palestine Action. Police said demonstrators were detained for showing support for what authorities classify as a proscribed organisation under anti-terrorism laws. The mass arrests took place during a highly charged gathering that drew significant […]
HRW warns UK protest rights under attack
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday warned that the UK has “severely restricted the right to protest” in recent years, expanding measures against peaceful demonstrators. The warning comes amid growing concerns over government efforts to control public gatherings and clamp down on activism. Read More: Modi govt targeting Muslims systematically, says HRW The rights group published […]
UK police arrest dozens supporting banned Palestinian protest group
British police have arrested over 80 individuals across the UK for supporting Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian protest group banned earlier this month under anti-terrorism laws. On Saturday alone, at least 41 people were detained in London, with 16 others arrested in Manchester. The arrests came after protesters gathered to demonstrate their support for the group, […]



