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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Palestine Action Wins High Court Challenge Over Terror Group Ban, Government to Appeal
Caption: Palestine Action Wins High Court Challenge Over Terror Group Ban, Government to Appeal. Palestine Action has won a legal challenge against its proscription as a terrorist organization, but remains banned while further arguments are heard. Co-founder Huda Ammori launched the challenge after the UK government’s decision in July to label the group alongside ISIS and al Qaeda. The ruling marks a temporary victory, but the UK government, led by the Home Secretary, has indicated plans to appeal the decision. The ban made membership or support for the group a criminal offense, punishable by up to 14 years in prison, with even displaying a T-shirt or sign resulting in a six-month sentence. Ammori’s lawyers compared Palestine Action to historical protest movements, such as the suffragettes, arguing the ban is unprecedented. Protests have erupted across the UK, with the Defend Our Juries campaign group highlighting 2,787 arrests since the ban took effect. Notable figures, including author Sally Rooney, voiced support for the challenge, citing the threat of legal consequences for speaking out in support of Palestine Action. The Home Office argued that the ban was necessary to maintain public order, but acknowledged it has not stopped protests in support of Palestine or against Israel's actions in Gaza. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Palestine Action,Huda Ammori,terrorism proscription,High Court challenge,UK Home Office,terror offense,Sally Rooney,Defend Our Juries,Gaza,Israel
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