UK Court Hears Appeal Over Ruling Against Palestine Action Ban
At the heart of the case is a February High Court decision which concluded that the group’s proscription under the Terrorism Act 2000 was “disproportionate.” Despite that finding, the ban was allowed to remain temporarily in effect while the legal challenge proceeds.
The Home Office is now seeking to overturn that judgment, insisting that the designation was justified on security grounds. Officials argue that Palestine Action continues to pose a serious threat. The group was formally banned in July 2025 following an incident in which activists entered a Royal Air Force base and caused damage to military aircraft.
The appeal was launched after co-founder Huda Ammori challenged the legality of the proscription, arguing that it unlawfully restricts the right to protest.
During Tuesday’s session, attention was also drawn to a public statement of support signed by roughly 1,700 academics, writers, and cultural figures. The letter was submitted to the court and read during the hearing, stating: “We oppose genocide, we support Palestine Action.”
The case is still ongoing, with additional arguments expected when proceedings resume on Wednesday.
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