Over 300 arrested at US Embassy in London during Palestine Action protests
Over 300 protesters were arrested outside the US Embassy in London during a demonstration against the UK government's ban on the group Palestine Action. The arrests were largely made under terrorism legislation regarding support for a proscribed organization.
Why it matters
The event underscores the growing tension between government security policies and civil liberties regarding protest and freedom of expression.
More than 300 people were arrested during a demonstration outside the US Embassy in London against the UK government's ban on Palestine Action, with police reporting 325 detentions over the weekend.Hundreds gathered in the Nine Elms area on Saturday, holding placards opposing the group's proscription under terrorism legislation. Some signs read: “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.”The Metropolitan Police said on Sunday that 320 of the 325 arrests were made on suspicion of expressing support for a proscribed organisation under the Terrorism Act.
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