Category: Counter-terrorism policy

UK Palestine Action ban ruled unlawful, in humiliating blow for ministers

Thousands of people arrested for supporting group since anti-terrorism proscription are in legal limbo as Mahmood says she will appealThree senior judges have ruled that the ban on the direct action group Palestine Action under...

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UK arresting Palestine Action supporters is censoring free speech, says US official

Sarah Rogers says prosecuting people for ‘merely’ expressing support ‘does more harm than good’Arresting supporters of Palestine Action is “censoring” their free speech and “does more...

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Security stepped up in UK’s Jewish communities after Bondi beach shooting

Police increase patrols around synagogues and other venues as tens of thousands celebrate HanukahBondi beach shooting – live updatesBritish police forces are stepping up security in Jewish communities after the antisemitic...

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British troops to get powers to shoot down drones near military bases

Defence secretary will announce measures to combat threat of unmanned aircraft after incursions in EuropeSoldiers are to be given new powers to shoot down unidentified drones believed to be threatening UK military bases in...

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Legal challenge to Palestine Action ban can go ahead, court rules

Judges reject Home Office attempt to block judicial review of group’s proscription under Terrorism ActA legal challenge to the ban on Palestine Action can go ahead next month after the court of appeal rejected the Home...

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Human rights official urges UK to review laws after Palestine Action placard arrests

Counter-terror laws must not place unnecessary limits on ‘fundamental rights’, Michael O’Flaherty tells Shabana MahmoodEurope’s most senior human rights official has called on Shabana Mahmood to review UK...

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Downing Street urges people not to take part in protest in support of Palestine Action

London demonstration organised by Defend Our Juries to protest proscription of group under terrorism lawsUK politics live – latest updatesDowning Street has urged people not to take part in a protest in support of the...

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Palestine Action ban coupled with Online Safety Act ‘a threat to public debate’

Rights bodies say new law and proscription of direct action group create risk of censorship of Gaza-related contentThe Online Safety Act together with the proscription of Palestine Action could result in platforms censoring...

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