Widespread Protests and Arrests Across the UK Support Palestine Action Amid Ban
In recent protests across the UK supporting the banned group Palestine Action, more than 100 individuals have been arrested. Demonstrations took place in major cities, including London, Manchester, and Edinburgh, with significant participation despite police warnings and a crackdown on supporters. Many protesters were detained for holding placards and banners advocating for Palestine Action, which has been deemed a proscribed group under anti-terror laws. The backlash against the ban has drawn criticism from civil liberties advocates and trade union leaders, who express concern over the erosion of the right to protest. As the situation unfolds, rights groups have condemned the police actions, calling them a dangerous overreach in response to peaceful demonstrations.
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