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UK Government's Palestine Action Ban Sparks Controversy

12/3/2025

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During a UK judicial review, the government faced criticism over its ban on Palestine Action.
The review showed the government presented secret evidence to justify the ban on national security grounds, inaccessible to the group's lawyers.
Raza Hussain KC argued the ban has chilled Palestinian activism, causing arrests and workplace repercussions.
The Home Office defended the ban, citing public safety and that serious property damage could be terrorism.

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During a UK judicial review, the government faced criticism over its ban on Palestine Action.
The review showed the government presented secret evidence to justify the ban on national security grounds, inaccessible to the group's lawyers.
Raza Hussain KC argued the ban has chilled Palestinian activism, causing arrests and workplace repercussions.
The Home Office defended the ban, citing public safety and that serious property damage could be terrorism.