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The Guardian
Court affirms legality of Palestine Action ban
The Court of Appeal ruled that the UK home secretary's decision to ban Palestine Action was lawful, overturning a high court judgment that had deemed the proscription illegal. The ban, which criminalizes support for the group under the Terrorism Act, took effect last July, leading to over 3,000 arrests and widespread criticism. Although the court acknowledged concerns about restrictions on free expression and assembly, it emphasized that the risks posed by Palestine Action justified the proscription, given its promotion of unlawful violence. The group's cofounder vowed to continue legal challenges, arguing that the ban violates human rights protections for peaceful protest.
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