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67 Charged in London for Alleged Support of Banned Group Palestine Action The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that 67 people are now facing criminal charges for allegedly showing support for Palestine Action, a group that was officially banned under UK terrorism legislation last month. Charges and Court Dates Most of the defendants were arrested during protests in London on 5 and 12 July. Authorities say three additional people—two women and a man—were charged in early August, bringing the total number of prosecutions to 67. Those charged are scheduled to appear before magistrates in October, where they face a maximum penalty of six months’ imprisonment if convicted. Proscription of Palestine Action The Home Office added Palestine Action to the list of proscribed terrorist organisations in July 2025, following high-profile actions against defence and aviation facilities, including an attack on RAF Brize Norton. The move made it a criminal offence not only to organise or participate in the group’s activities but also to publicly express support. While membership carries penalties of up to 14 years in prison, simply displaying the group’s name or symbols—on T-shirts, badges, or banners—can result in up to six months in jail. Rising Arrest Numbers Since the ban, police say more than 700 people have been arrested under the Terrorism Act at protests and demonstrations. Many of these gatherings were linked to solidarity campaigns such as Defend Our Juries, which claim the government is using anti-terror laws to suppress political dissent. The Met’s Commander Dominic Murphy stressed that supporting Palestinian rights in general remains legal. However, he warned that “showing support for a proscribed group” is treated as a serious criminal offence. Ongoing Debate The charges have reignited debate about civil liberties, with critics accusing the government of using counter-terror powers to clamp down on legitimate protest. Supporters of the ban argue that Palestine Action has crossed the line from activism into criminal damage and intimidation. As the first court cases are expected this autumn, the legal and political consequences of the ban will be closely watched. #LondonNews #UKPolitics #BreakingNews #MetPolice #TerrorismAct #CourtCases #PalestineAction #ProtestArrests #HumanRights #GlobalJustice #MiddleEastConflict #Solidarity #Activism