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London Set to Host Large-Scale Protest Against Palestine Action Ban

A massive protest in support of Palestine Action is anticipated to unfold in central London later today, with thousands of people expected to converge on the city. Organized by the advocacy group, the demonstration will involve a 60-minute silent sit-in in Trafalgar Square, commencing at 1pm local time (12:00 GMT), during which participants will hold banners bearing the message, “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”

The protest is a direct response to the UK authorities’ decision to ban Palestine Action, a move that has been met with resistance from the group Defend Our Juries. The London Metropolitan Police had initially paused making arrests in February, following a UK High Court ruling that deemed the ban unlawful. However, the police have since announced their intention to resume arrests, pending the outcome of an appeal against the court’s decision, which is expected to take several months.

According to the Press Association, over 3,000 individuals have been arrested to date for allegedly expressing support for Palestine Action, following the group’s designation as a “terrorist” organization last year.

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