UK watchdog warns of potential overreach in terrorism laws

The UK’s independent terrorism reviewer, Jonathan Hall, has cautioned against the government’s potential misuse of counterterrorism laws to target activist groups, particularly following the controversial ban on Palestine Action. Hall raised concerns about the vague definition of “serious damage to property” and its implications for policing protests. The government is appealing a High Court ruling that deemed the ban unlawful, while Hall suggested lawmakers clarify the legal criteria for terrorism to prevent overreach.

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