Archive · 7 Sep 2025
London Protests: Hundreds Arrested After Palestine Action Ban
In London, over 425 people were arrested during a protest against the ban of a group called Palestine Action.
This group was banned by the government under anti-terrorism laws.
The protesters gathered to show their support for Palestine Action, holding signs.
Police started arresting people, mainly for supporting the banned group.
Some people were arrested for attacking the police, as officers faced abuse, but Defend Our Juries accused police of violent behavior.
This has led to further debate and resistance.
Over 425 people were arrested at a protest in London.
The protest was against the UK government’s ban on Palestine Action.
Most arrests were for supporting a proscribed organization.
Police reported assaults and public order offenses during the protest.
Organizers accused police of violence during the arrests.
- Who
- Protesters and police
- What
- Protests and arrests following the ban of Palestine Action
- When
- Saturday, exact time not mentioned
- Where
- London’s Parliament Square
- Why
- To protest the ban on Palestine Action
Protesters' Perspective
Police's Perspective
Police Actions
Protesters' Perspective
Police used violence during arrests, assaulting peaceful protesters.
Police's Perspective
Police faced an exceptional level of abuse and coordinated efforts to prevent them from carrying out their duties.
The Ban
Protesters' Perspective
The ban on Palestine Action is an “impossible to enforce and a preposterous waste of resources.”
Police's Perspective
Supporting or belonging to the group now carries a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
- Event
- Protest against the ban of Palestine Action
- Location
- London’s Parliament Square
- Arrests
- 425+
- Organizer
- Defend Our Juries
- Cause for arrests
- Supporting proscribed organization and public order offences
- Police actions
- Officers were assaulted, police used violence
