UK Supreme Court hears appeal over Palestine Action ban

Politics · First reported 4 Nov, 04:57 · Updated 05:34

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Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori is challenging the UK ban at the Supreme Court, arguing that the government did not follow its own criteria. The Home Office opposes the appeal; the court is expected to decide later. The case has drawn protests and competing arguments about the ban’s impact and the group’s activities.

Ammori is appealing the government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action. Her challenge focuses on whether the Home Office followed its own criteria.
The Supreme Court hearing follows a High Court ruling against the ban and a Court of Appeal decision that overturned it. The Supreme Court’s decision is expected at a later date.
Ammori’s side says three of 385 actions over five years met a definition of terrorism. The Home Office argues that serious property damage can constitute terrorism even without violence or intent to endanger life.
Reports describe arrests linked to support for the group, but give different totals: one cites more than 3,000 since the ban, while another cites around 4,200.
The reporting describes demonstrations outside the court as the appeal began, and notes that expressing support for Palestine Action is an offence under the Terrorism Act.

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Key facts

Appellant: Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori
Court: UK Supreme Court
Appeal’s stated ground: Whether the Home Office followed its own criteria in deciding to proscribe the group
Actions cited by Ammori’s side: Three of 385 actions over five years were assessed as meeting a definition of terrorism
Next step: The Supreme Court is expected to give its decision at a later date