48 arrested at London protest supporting proscribed Palestine Action

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 17:59 · Archive

Police arrested 48 people at a protest outside the US Embassy in London on Saturday supporting the proscribed group Palestine Action.

Forty-eight people were arrested at a protest outside the US Embassy in London on Saturday supporting Palestine Action, according to the Metropolitan Police. More than 100 people took part in the demonstration, many holding signs reading 'I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action'. Some protesters were heard chanting 'free, free Palestine' as people were led away to police vans.

The UK government outlawed Palestine Action last year as a terrorist organisation. Supporting the group is a crime punishable by up to 14 years in prison. The US government also designated it as a terror group in August.

Demonstrators held a related vigil outside the US Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland, but no arrests were made there. Police Scotland said inquiries to identify people seen wearing clothing or holding banners showing support for the proscribed organisation were ongoing and that further action would be taken as appropriate.

The protests took place before a Supreme Court appeal on 4 November against Palestine Action's terror designation. Supporters of the group argue that the ban is draconian and violates freedom of speech.

How it is being reported

• Dozens arrested outside US Embassy in London for supporting proscribed pro-Palestinian groupLondon police say that dozens of people have been arrested at a protest outside the U.S. Embassy in support of the proscribed group Palestine Action.Clickorlando · 31 Oct, 17:13
• Dozens arrested outside US Embassy in London for supporting proscribed pro-Palestinian groupLondon police say that dozens of people have been arrested at a protest outside the U.S. Embassy in support of the proscribed group Palestine Action.News4Jax · 31 Oct, 17:13

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