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Met Police Resumes Arrests of Palestine Action Supporters

3/26/2026

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The Metropolitan Police Service will resume arresting protesters who support the banned Palestine Action.
The force said it would not arrest such protesters after a High Court ruling deemed the ban unlawful.
It has reversed that stance pending an appeal by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and will gather evidence.
Supporting or being a member of Palestine Action can lead to a prison sentence of up to 14 years.

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The Metropolitan Police Service will resume arresting protesters who support the banned Palestine Action.
The force said it would not arrest such protesters after a High Court ruling deemed the ban unlawful.
It has reversed that stance pending an appeal by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and will gather evidence.
Supporting or being a member of Palestine Action can lead to a prison sentence of up to 14 years.