Archive · 10 Aug 2025
London Police Arrest 466 at Palestine Action Protest
In London, over 466 people were arrested for protesting the ban on a group called Palestine Action.
The government banned the group after they took responsibility for damaging planes.
Protesters gathered in Parliament Square, waving flags and chanting slogans, leading to the arrests.
Police also arrested a few others for things like attacking officers.
The ban carries a potential 14-year prison sentence, and the group's co-founder is fighting it in court.
London police arrested 466 protesters for supporting the banned Palestine Action group.
The protest occurred in Parliament Square and Whitehall, opposing the ban under anti-terrorism laws.
Palestine Action was banned after claiming responsibility for damaging aircraft.
Eight additional arrests were made for offenses including assaulting police.
Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori is legally challenging the ban.
- Who
- London Metropolitan Police and protesters supporting Palestine Action
- What
- London police arrested 466 protesters opposing the ban on Palestine Action.
- When
- August 9, 2025
- Where
- London, Parliament Square and Whitehall
- Why
- To protest the ban on Palestine Action.
Palestine Action Supporters
UK Government
Group's Cause
Palestine Action Supporters
Support Palestine Action and oppose its ban.
UK Government
N/A
Freedom of Assembly
Palestine Action Supporters
Defend freedom of speech and protest.
UK Government
N/A
- Location
- London
- Arrests Made
- 466+
- Group Protested
- Palestine Action
- Reason for Protest
- Palestine Action ban
- Additional Charges
- Assault on officers
- Max Sentence
- 14 years (membership)
Sources
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