UK police announce renewed arrests of Palestine Action protesters

London’s Metropolitan Police have reversed their earlier decision not to arrest supporters of Palestine Action, stating that showing support for the group is still a criminal offense. This shift comes after the High Court ruled the government’s ban on Palestine Action unlawful, but allowed for an appeal that could take months. Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman emphasized that police must enforce current laws, which may lead to arrests of those expressing support for Palestine Action, a group previously labeled as a terrorist organization.

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