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High Court Ruling Sparks Debate on Palestine Expression Rights

3/3/2026

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The high court ruling deeming the ban on Palestine Action unlawful prompts calls for clarification from the Office of Communications (Ofcom).
The Metropolitan Police announced they will no longer arrest individuals supporting Palestine Action.
Signatories including Amnesty International UK urge Ofcom to provide guidance to prevent censorship of discussions about Palestine under the Online Safety Act.
They warn current regulations could criminalise political expression and increase social-media removals.

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The high court ruling deeming the ban on Palestine Action unlawful prompts calls for clarification from the Office of Communications (Ofcom).
The Metropolitan Police announced they will no longer arrest individuals supporting Palestine Action.
Signatories including Amnesty International UK urge Ofcom to provide guidance to prevent censorship of discussions about Palestine under the Online Safety Act.
They warn current regulations could criminalise political expression and increase social-media removals.