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Over 460 Arrested in London Palestine Action ProtestLondon police detained 466 protesters in August 2025 after the UK banned Palestine Action for anti-terrorism violations.
Key FactsAug 10, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- More than 466 people were arrested by the Metropolitan Police during a demonstration opposing the ban on Palestine Action.
- The group was prohibited under anti-terrorism laws following incidents involving damage at a Royal Air Force base.
- Protesters gathered at Parliament Square, displaying Palestinian flags and chanting slogans supporting Gaza.
- The group's co-founder recently secured a legal challenge against the ban, which carries a maximum sentence of 14 years.
Today’s mass arrests of peaceful protesters under UK terrorism law are deeply concerning.— Sacha Deshmukh, chief executive of Amnesty International UK, expressed his concerns regarding the arrests of demonstrators protesting against the ban on the group Palestine Action.
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- Supporting the banned organization is now a criminal offense punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
- The ban followed a June incident where activists damaged two planes at a Royal Air Force base, causing £7 million in damage.
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