Arrests at US embassy protest
The gist
London's Metropolitan Police arrested 48 people at a US Embassy protest backing Palestine Action, banned as a terror group.
The arrests test how far UK law limits showing support for an outlawed group.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2025The UK government banned Palestine Action as a terrorist organization under the Terrorism Act, after activists entered the Brize Norton military air base and spray-painted two aircraft red.
- Jun 2026The Court of Appeal upheld the proscription decision.
- Aug 2026The US government announced sanctions against Palestine Action, designating it as a terror group.