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UK Charges 47 More in Palestine Action Crackdown

9/2/2025

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London's Metropolitan Police charged 47 additional individuals for supporting Palestine Action, bringing the total to 114 since the group's ban in July.
The accused, aged 18 to 81, are scheduled to appear in court on October 27 and 28, facing potential six-month prison sentences.
The UK government designated Palestine Action as a terrorist group following extensive vandalism at an RAF base.
Since the ban, over 700 arrests have been made, with legal challenges to the government's classification ongoing.

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London's Metropolitan Police charged 47 additional individuals for supporting Palestine Action, bringing the total to 114 since the group's ban in July.
The accused, aged 18 to 81, are scheduled to appear in court on October 27 and 28, facing potential six-month prison sentences.
The UK government designated Palestine Action as a terrorist group following extensive vandalism at an RAF base.
Since the ban, over 700 arrests have been made, with legal challenges to the government's classification ongoing.