UK Supreme Court hears appeal against Palestine Action’s proscription

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: November 4, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Crime & LawPolitics
UK Supreme Court hears appeal against Palestine Action’s proscription

The UK Supreme Court began a two-day hearing in London on an appeal challenging Palestine Action’s designation as a “terrorist” organisation. Co-founder Huda Ammori argues that the ban disproportionately restricts freedom of speech and the right to protest. The British government proscribed the group in July 2025, a decision denounced by Amnesty International and Liberty. About 25 people were arrested during a demonstration outside the court.

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