High Court Rules Ban on Palestine Action Unlawful in Landmark Victory for the Right to Protest
Hodge Jones & Allen welcome this morning’s Judgement from the High Court which ruled that the ban of Palestine Action under Terrorism Legislation is unlawful. This marks a historic triumph against the criminalisation of peaceful protest in this country and those standing up for Palestine.
The decision to label a direct action protest group as a terrorist group is unprecedented and will forever be a stain on this government’s reputation. Our clients maintain that the decision to proscribe and now to appeal does not mask the UK’s complicity in genocide.
We are disappointed that the government have announced their decision to appeal. This potentially leaves thousands of people in legal limbo – those who have already been arrested and prosecuted in respect of an order which the High Court has deemed unlawful.
We are currently considering the position for the ongoing criminal cases. Over 2,700 individuals have been arrested for protesting about proscription. We call on the CPS to drop these cases immediately.
We are also considering any possible civil action that can be taken.
If you have been affected by the proscription or related arrests, and wish to explore potential legal action, our legal team can advise you on your position and next steps. Please contact us for confidential advice by emailing LTBLegalAction@hja.net