Footage posted on social media shows protesters in London being detained for holding up handwritten signs stating: “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.”
More than 40 people were arrested at a demonstration in central London in support of Palestine Action, which was proscribed under UK “anti-terrorism” laws last week.
The ban makes expressing support for the group a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in jail, with police warning such expressions could include “chanting, wearing clothing or displaying articles such as flags, signs or logos”.
Last Saturday, 29 people were arrested in a demonstration against the ban on the group, with police detaining protesters who had held signs bearing the same phrase.
