The High Court has ruled that the UK government's decision to ban Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act 2000 was unlawful on two grounds. The challenge was brought by Huda Ammori, a co-founder of the group, who succeeded in part but failed on two other grounds.
The judges made clear that the ban remains in place for now, and the government has indicated it will appeal the ruling. The Metropolitan Police stated that officers are unlikely to arrest people solely for showing support for Palestine Action until the legal situation is clarified.
The court's judgment found inconsistencies in the government's approach, but did not specify the exact grounds on which the ban was deemed unlawful. The case highlights ongoing legal scrutiny of counter-terrorism measures in the UK.
