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Supreme Court to Hear Appeal Over Palestine Action Terror Ban
7/30/2026, 8:50:58 PM
Core Event
On July 30 (scheduled), the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court granted co-founder Huda Ammori permission to appeal the proscription of the direct-action group Palestine Action. The appeal will be heard in the final quarter of the year, and the outcome will determine the legal status of the ban that has kept more than 3,500 related cases on hold.
Background & Context
The ban on Palestine Action began on 5 July 2025, when then-Home Secretary Yvette Cooper designated the group a terrorist organisation after activists broke into RAF Brize Norton and vandalised aircraft. Membership or support for the group became a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
Legal challenges have moved through the courts: a High Court panel initially ruled the ban unlawful, but a later Court of Appeal upheld the proscription as lawful. Ammori’s case now proceeds to the Supreme Court.
Data & Statistics
- Roughly 3,000 people have been arrested for supporting Palestine Action since the ban.
- 77 individuals were arrested at a protest outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court on the day of the Supreme Court announcement.
- More than 2,000 related cases were scheduled to be heard before being adjourned to October 26.
Official Statements & Responses
- The Metropolitan Police stated that the majority of the July 30 arrests were for expressing support for a proscribed organisation.
On-the-Ground Reports
Hundreds gathered outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court, chanting pro-Palestine slogans and attempting to erect a small stage for a symbolic graduation ceremony. Police intervened, arresting two organisers and confiscating the stage, flyers and certificates.
Older demonstrators described the experience as “stressful” and “expensive,” citing last-minute court notices that led to unnecessary travel. Court officials confirmed that all cases were adjourned to October 26, with an administrative hearing rather than a full trial.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources provide varying figures: “roughly 3,000” arrests overall, “more than 2,000” pending cases, and “77” arrests at a single protest. No comment was obtained from the Ministry of Justice, leaving the government’s broader response undocumented.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Please do not attend court on July 30 unless you receive further instructions directly from Westminster Magistrates’ Court.” — Ms Mansfield
What’s Next
The Supreme Court will consider the appeal in the final quarter of the year. Until a decision is rendered, all pending prosecutions and hearings related to Palestine Action remain suspended.
