Police Threaten to Arrest Anyone Helping Protesters at Palestine Action Demo
London police arrested dozens to hundreds of people during a demonstration outside the US embassy on Saturday. Protesters, organized by Defend Our Juries, gathered to oppose a ban on Palestine Action. Arrests were made for expressing support for the group, which is a proscribed organization under the Terrorism Act. While some sources report nearly 50 arrests, others cite 139 or 300 detainees. The Metropolitan Police previously warned that providing logistical support to the demonstration would also lead to arrest.
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- ✓ The Metropolitan Police arrested protesters outside the US embassy for supporting Palestine Action.
- ✓ Palestine Action was proscribed in June 2025.
- ✓ The Court of Appeal upheld the proscription of Palestine Action in June 2026.
- ✓ Defend Our Juries organized the demonstration.
What changed
Police conducted mass arrests of supporters outside the US embassy following warnings that logistical aid would be criminalized.
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Metropolitan Police Arrest Protesters Supporting Banned Palestine Action
London police arrested dozens to hundreds of people during a demonstration outside the US embassy on Saturday. Protesters, organized by Defend Our Juries, gathered to oppose a ban on Palestine Action. Arrests were made for expressing support for the group, which is a proscribed organization under the Terrorism Act. While some sources report nearly 50 arrests, others cite 139 or 300 detainees. The Metropolitan Police previously warned that providing logistical support to the demonstration would also lead to arrest.
Why it matters
Palestine Action was proscribed in June 2025, a decision the Court of Appeal upheld in June 2026. The group is now banned under the Terrorism Act. This protest occurred ahead of a Supreme Court appeal regarding the ban.
What is confirmed
- The Metropolitan Police arrested protesters outside the US embassy for supporting Palestine Action.
- Palestine Action was proscribed in June 2025.
- The Court of Appeal upheld the proscription of Palestine Action in June 2026.
- Defend Our Juries organized the demonstration.
- Expressing support for Palestine Action is an offence under the Terrorism Act.
Still unconfirmed
- Almost 50 people were arrested.
What to watch next
- The Supreme Court appeal regarding the Palestine Action ban
- Official confirmation of the total number of arrests by the Metropolitan Police
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