Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

UK Terrorism Ban on Palestine Action Deemed Unlawful, Appeal Planned

4/29/2026

25 4 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

The ban on Palestine Action was the first Terrorism Act proscription of a protest group, placing it alongside Islamic State.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will appeal the ban at the Court of Appeal after the High Court ruled it unlawful.
Over 2,700 arrests under section 13 sparked UN and MP criticism that the ban conflates peaceful protest with terrorism, prompting compensation for Laura Murton after a threatened free-Gaza sign arrest.

1 of 1

Story summary

The ban on Palestine Action was the first Terrorism Act proscription of a protest group, placing it alongside Islamic State.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will appeal the ban at the Court of Appeal after the High Court ruled it unlawful.
Over 2,700 arrests under section 13 sparked UN and MP criticism that the ban conflates peaceful protest with terrorism, prompting compensation for Laura Murton after a threatened free-Gaza sign arrest.