Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court
The UK Supreme Court has granted permission for the protest group Palestine Action to appeal a government ban that classified them as a terrorist organization. The case will examine whether the ban, which followed a series of direct-action protests against a defense firm, violates human rights.
Why it matters
The outcome of this case will set a significant legal precedent regarding the limits of protest and the application of terrorism legislation in the United Kingdom.
Image source, Getty Images By Dominic Casciani Home and legal correspondent Published 30 July 2026, 16:49 BST Updated 9 minutes ago The controversial ban under terrorism legislation of the protest group Palestine Action will be reviewed by the Supreme Court.
In a major blow to the Home Office, the court confirmed on Thursday that it had given the group's co-founder permission to appeal the ban which came into effect in July 2025.
While the full details of the reasons for the appeal are yet to be published, the BBC understands they relate to Huda Ammori's argument that the ban breaches human rights.
Officials at the court say the appeal will be expedited - which means it will be heard after the summer break. The eventual outcome of the case could have major implications for terrorism legislation in the UK.
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