US EditionPalestine Action supporters arrested as London’s Met Police reverse policy
The Metropolitan Police reversed its February halt and resumed terrorism arrests for Palestine Action support despite legal challenges and a High Court ruling against the proscription.
- On Saturday, the Metropolitan Police arrested 18 Palestine Action supporters outside New Scotland Yard following the force's announcement that it would resume arrests for supporting the proscribed group.
- The Met reversed its policy earlier this week, citing the lengthy timeline of the government's appeal against a February High Court ruling that declared the group's proscription unlawful.
- London-Based law firm Hodge Jones & Allen challenged the revised policy, warning that arrests made while the legal status remains unresolved are likely unlawful.
- Lawyers argue officers cannot fulfill the 'necessity' condition under PACE, while courts have already adjourned all trials linked to the Lift the Ban Campaign.
- Further mass arrests are anticipated on April 11 in Trafalgar Square during the next silent vigil, as the legal framework remains in limbo pending the government's appeal.
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